Job prospects Foreman/woman, Heavy-duty Equipment Operators in the Northwest Region

Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Northwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 47%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 32%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology