Heavy equipment operators in Calgary

The employment outlook will be Limited for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 2,130 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 60%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 12%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%