Job prospects Feller Buncher Operator near Grande Prairie (AB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Logging machinery operators" near Grande Prairie (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Logging machinery operators near Grande Prairie (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Logging machinery operators (NOC 83110) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Logging machinery operators in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Logging machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 85%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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