Job prospects Foreman/woman, Heavy-duty Equipment Operators in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Estrie Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Estrie region:

• Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology