Crane operators in Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula

The employment outlook will be Moderate for crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation.
• Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 28%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
  • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 3364-3369): 5%