Job prospects Logging Machinery Operator near Rimouski (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Logging machinery operators" near Rimouski (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Logging machinery operators near Rimouski (QC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Logging machinery operators (NOC 83110) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Logging machinery operators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Logging machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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