Job prospects Asphalt Roller Operator in the Southeast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Southeast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Southeast Region. 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
The employment outlook will be good for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- A moderate number of 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 Heavy equipment operators in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 710 people work in this occupation.
- Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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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