Job prospects Crane Operator near Windsor (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Crane operators" near Windsor (ON) 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 Windsor (ON). 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 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 Crane operators in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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