Job prospects Logging Machinery Operator near Gatineau (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Logging machinery operators" near Gatineau (QC) 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

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Logging machinery operators near Gatineau (QC). 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Logging machinery operators (NOC 83110) in the Outaouais 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.

Here are some key facts about Logging machinery operators in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Logging machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Logging machinery operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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