Job prospects Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators Supervisor in the Outaouais Region

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

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Outaouais region:

• Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 5%

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