84110 economic 2025-2027
Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean Very Limited
Canada Limited
Chain saw and skidder operators in Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$27.87
/hr
Typical
$31.00
/hr
Experienced
$35.97
/hr
Average: $31.41/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Very limited for chain saw and skidder operators (NOC 84110) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 190 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): 87%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%