Job prospects Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice near Gaspé (QC)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Heavy equipment operators near Gaspé (QC). 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 Limited for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found mainly in the construction industry.

In recent years, activity levels in civil engineering projects have reached record highs, while they are expected to increase only slightly during the forecast period. As some projects reach completion, others will begin, including the construction of bridges, wind farms, and power lines.

Part of the demand for these operators also depends on other construction sub-sectors, primarily site preparation. As such, the recovery in residential construction will continue to support this occupation in the coming years. Meanwhile, non-residential construction is expected to remain relatively stable.

Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology