Job prospects Freight Handling Foreman/woman in the Parklands Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Parklands Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Parklands region for the 2023-2025 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 several 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 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Parklands region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 62%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology