Heavy equipment operators in Northern

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several 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 heavy equipment operators in the Northern region:

• Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 54%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%