Job prospects Logging Machinery Operator in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Logging machinery operators" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Logging machinery operators in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be very good for Logging machinery operators (NOC 83110) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Logging machinery operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 87%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%
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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