Heavy equipment operators in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Limited for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 4,280 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 5%