Job prospects Supervisor, Heavy Equipment Operators in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Halifax Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology