Job prospects Snow-grooming Machine Operator in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy equipment operators (except crane)" in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heavy equipment operators (except crane) in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy equipment operators in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

Approximately 920 people work in this occupation.
Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 72%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology