Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 1,030 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%