Chain saw and skidder operators in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Limited for chain saw and skidder operators (NOC 84110) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of 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.

Here are some key facts about chain saw and skidder operators in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Chain saw and skidder operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 90%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 10%