Job prospects Forwarder Operator - Logging in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Logging machinery operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Logging machinery operators (NOC 83110) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Logging machinery operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Logging machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 91%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology