Job prospects Heavy Equipment Operator near Calgary (AB)

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

Current and future job prospects

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) near Calgary (AB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • 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.

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

  • Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 59%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 12%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

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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