Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in Southeast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of 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 Southeast region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%