Job prospects Heavy Equipment Operator in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River 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

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Approximately 2,680 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 10%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 10%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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