Job prospects Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators Supervisor in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology