Chain saw and skidder operators in Kootenay

The employment outlook will be Limited for chain saw and skidder operators (NOC 84110) in the Kootenay 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.

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

• Approximately 290 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): 83%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%