Job prospects Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators Supervisor near Kelowna (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews" near Kelowna (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews near Kelowna (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 1,590 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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