Job prospects Feller Buncher Operator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Logging machinery operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Logging machinery operators (NOC 83110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Logging machinery operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Logging machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 79%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology