Job prospects Operator, Skidder - Logging in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Chain saw and skidder operators" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Chain saw and skidder operators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Chain saw and skidder operators (NOC 84110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Chain saw and skidder operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Chain saw and skidder operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 70%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 15%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology