Job prospects Bridge Crane Operator in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Crane operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Crane operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 62%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology