Job prospects Asphalt Roller Operator near Kingston (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators" near Kingston (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Heavy equipment operators near Kingston (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Kingston - Pembroke 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.

Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 59%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 9%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

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 across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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