Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in Red Deer

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Red Deer 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period.
• A variety of industrial and energy construction projects in Alberta are expected to also drive the demand for labour over the forecast period. 

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

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%