Heavy equipment operators

Nunavut

The employment outlook will be Good for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in Nunavut 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.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Nunavut over the forecast period.For example, the planned construction of a new air terminal in Rankin Inlet by 2026 and the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Iqaluit in 2027 are expected to generate employment in this occupation.The Government of Nunavut's proposed $3.3 billion project to connect Manitoba Hydro's power grid to five western Nunavut communities and a gold mine, if built, would also lead to new construction jobs in the territory.Nunavut has a shortage of skilled tradespeople to complete major public and private construction projects, leading to contractors routinely bringing in workers from southern Canada.Employment opportunities in this occupation may be constrained by automation and digital transformation initiatives.Local training for this occupation is available at Nunavut Arctic College.Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in Nunavut: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 35%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 30%Construction (NAICS 23): 25% 64% of heavy equipment operators work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 91% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 9% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 45% compared to 37% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Good for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) in Prince Edward Island 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 400 people work in this occupation. Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 85% 48% of heavy equipment operators work all year, while 52% 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 40 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of heavy equipment operators are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 22% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) 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.Demand for heavy equipment operators is driven by activity in industries such as construction and mining. Positive projections for these sectors will support employment opportunities for this occupation.Saskatchewan’s construction and mining sectors are supported by growing investment in mining, industrial and manufacturing activities including the Jansen potash mine project.Large infrastructure investments in healthcare, and public facilities, and improved commercial construction.Key trends in this occupation include enhanced safety, such as 360-degree cameras, proximity sensors, and collision avoidance systems, along with an increasing use of electric and hybrid equipment to reduce emissions.Here are some key facts about heavy equipment operators in Saskatchewan: Approximately 3,650 people work in this occupation. Heavy equipment operators mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 59%Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7% 48% of heavy equipment operators work all year, while 52% 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 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.5% of heavy equipment operators are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 52% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 5% 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