Heavy equipment operators in Fredericton - Oromocto

The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 48%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 11%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 11%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 11%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%