Job prospects Foreman/woman, Heavy Construction Labourers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
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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