Crane operators in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Limited for crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about crane operators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 67%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%