Crane operators in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Limited for crane operators (NOC 72500) 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.
• 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.

Here are some key facts about crane operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 53%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%