Job outlooks for Concrete, clay and stone forming operators

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mixer, slate (94103)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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.
    • 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Mineral products manufacturing (NAICS 324, 327, 331): 51%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 18%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 16%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • 77% of concrete, clay and stone forming operators work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 24% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 71% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): more than 95%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Cape Breton region:

      • Less than 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Halifax Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 10 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 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.
      • 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 10 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in Quebec:

    • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 57%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
      • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 46% of concrete, clay and stone forming operators work all year, while 54% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of concrete, clay and stone forming operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 36% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 81%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 19%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 43%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 31%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 79%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 11%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

    • Estrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 89%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Lanaudière 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 74%
        • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 19%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 8%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Laurentides 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 57%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 18%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 12%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 56%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 13%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 78%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 22%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in Ontario:

    • Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 41%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 62% of concrete, clay and stone forming operators work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 6% of concrete, clay and stone forming operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 24% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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.

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 73%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 82%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

    • London Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the London region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 35%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 32%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 5%

    • Ottawa Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 33%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 32%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 22%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 13%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 33%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 15%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 13%

  • ManitobaUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • SaskatchewanUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    Regional outlooks

  • AlbertaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in Alberta:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 41%
      • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 33%
      • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
      • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 49% of concrete, clay and stone forming operators work all year, while 51% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of concrete, clay and stone forming operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 92% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 8% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 25% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 45% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Calgary Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Calgary 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 55%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 41%

    • Edmonton Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 44%
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 25%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 14%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Some physical duties of this occupation could be performed by automation technologies, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently. 

    The adoption of new technologies such as robotics (including autonomous vehicles, drones, sensors) integrated with digital innovations are expected to bolster industries including construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and trade.

    Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 45%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 13%
    • 62% of concrete, clay and stone forming operators work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 6% of concrete, clay and stone forming operators are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 24% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 51% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 42%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for concrete, clay and stone forming operators (NOC 94103) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 concrete, clay and stone forming operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Concrete, clay and stone forming operators mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 39%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 21%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 17%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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