Job prospects Shield Operator in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Kingston–Pembroke Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Kingston–Pembroke Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation.
Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 65%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology