Job prospects Payloader Operator in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region. 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

• Approximately 790 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 51%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 16%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology