Job prospects Crane Operator near Kelowna (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Crane operators" near Kelowna (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Crane operators near Kelowna (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Crane operators in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 63%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Crane operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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