Job prospects Heavy Equipment Operator near St. John's (NL)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" near St. John's (NL) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) near St. John's (NL). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Avalon Peninsula 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 a moderate number of 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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