73400 economic 2025-2027
Kootenay Very Limited
Canada Limited
Heavy equipment operators in Kootenay
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$28.00
/hr
Typical
$35.00
/hr
Experienced
$46.00
/hr
Average: $36.00/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very limited for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Kootenay 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 Kootenay region:
- Approximately 1,610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 43%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 14%