Job prospects Bridge Crane Operator in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Crane operators" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Crane operators in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Crane operators (NOC 72500) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 Crane operators in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Crane operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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