Job prospects Crane Operator near Hamilton (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Crane operators" near Hamilton (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Crane operators near Hamilton (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Crane operators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation.
  • Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 23%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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