Chain saw and skidder operators in Chaudière - Appalaches

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about chain saw and skidder operators in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

• Approximately 300 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): 79%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%