Job prospects Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators Supervisor near Fort St. John (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews near Fort St. John (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Northeast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 54%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 16%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology