Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in North

The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the North 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.
• 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 contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the North region:

• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 49%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 18%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%