Job prospects Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators Supervisor near Edmonton (AB)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews near Edmonton (AB). 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 Moderate for contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period.
• A variety of industrial and energy construction projects in Alberta are expected to also drive the demand for labour over the forecast period. 

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

• Approximately 3,040 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology