Heavy equipment operators in North Central

The employment outlook will be Limited for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the North Central 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 North Central region:

• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 19%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%