Job prospects Storage Foreman/woman in the South Central Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews" in the South Central Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the South Central Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the South Central 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 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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