Chain saw and skidder operators in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Limited for chain saw and skidder operators (NOC 84110) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about chain saw and skidder operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Chain saw and skidder operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 85%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%