Heavy equipment operators in Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula

The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 2,840 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 63%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%