Job prospects Heavy Equipment Operator near Truro (NS)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" near Truro (NS) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 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 Truro (NS). 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 North Shore 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.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the North Shore region:

Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 76%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology