Chain saw and skidder operators in North Coast

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• 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 North Coast region:

• Approximately 240 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): 66%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 5%