72021 economic 2025-2027
Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River Moderate
Canada Moderate
Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$30.00
/hr
Typical
$43.00
/hr
Experienced
$48.08
/hr
Average: $42.04/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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.
- 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%