Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
Contractors and supervisors of heavy equipment operator crews supervise and coordinate the activities of workers classified in the following unit groups: Crane operators (72.500), Water well drillers (72.501), Heavy equipment operators (73.400), Drillers and blasters – surface mining, quarrying and construction (73.402), Railway yard and track maintenance workers (74.200), Public works maintenance equipment operators and related workers (74.205), Longshore workers (75.100), Material handlers (75.101), and Public works and maintenance labourers (75.212).
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
SK, NT, PE
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate cranes and construction, paving, drilling, railway maintenance and other similar heavy equipment
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
- Train or arrange for training of workers
- Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May manage the operations of own company
- May also supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of related apprentices, helpers and labourers.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkSeveral years of experience in the occupation supervised is required.
- checkJourneyman/woman trade certification in a relevant trade may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Investments in industrial projects and mining and improved commercial construction will support demand for this occupation.Ongoing activities to repair and renovate provincially owned housing and highway infrastructure will support demand for this occupation.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in Saskatchewan: Approximately 2,500 people work in this occupation. Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 68%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 7% 68% of contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.27% of contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 19% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Northwest Territories
The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Northwest Territories over the forecast period.For example, the planned construction of the $1.65 billion Mackenzie Valley Highway, connecting Wrigley to Norman Wells, is expected to generate employment in this occupation when construction begins in 2027 or 2028. Ongoing work at the $4 billion Giant Mine remediation site may also lead to construction employment.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in Northwest Territories: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 45%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 31%Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 7% 80% of contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.20% of contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 27% compared to 17% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 26% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 18% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 200 people work in this occupation. Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 93% 76% of contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.20% of contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 90% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 10% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 23% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Top Companies Hiring
Organizations with the most NOC 72021 openings right now.
Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Limited
4 active roles · Thunder Bay, ON
Park Paving Ltd.
2 active roles · Edmonton, AB
Professional Excavators & Construction
2 active roles · Calgary, AB
Terus Construction (a division of Colas Western Canada Inc.)
1 active role · Prince George, BC
T. Weber Co. Ltd.
1 active role · Bloomingdale, ON
Colas Group
1 active role · Midhurst, ON
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Management of Personnel Resources
to ensure effective coordination of workforce and to provide proper training to maintain safety and productivity standards on construction sites or industrial projects
Time Management
to meet project timelines and deadlines by optimizing resource allocation, planning for equipment maintenance and responding promptly to changing site conditions
Multitasking
to execute various tasks simultaneously, such as coordinating equipment operation, ensuring safety protocols are followed and communicating with team members
Problem Identification
to promptly recognize and address issues, such as equipment malfunctions, site obstacles, or safety hazards
Collaboration
to work closely with other project supervisors, managers and team members in order to ensure objectives are met
Knowledge in Business Management
to understand managing operations of heavy equipment crews, including scheduling, resource allocation and team coordination, as well as ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
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