Crane operators in West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador

The employment outlook will be Moderate for crane operators (NOC 72500) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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 may vary depending on the time of the year.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about crane operators in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 47%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 32%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 21%