During the reference week of May 2021, there were approximately 2,425 people working in this occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador. 96% of those employed were Male+ and 4% of those employed were Female+.

The employment outlook will be moderate for heavy equipment operators in Newfoundland and Labrador (rating of 3 out of 5) for the 2023-2025 period.

Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills P.O. Box 8700 3rd Floor, West Block Confederation Building St. John’s, NL A1B 4J6

The median employment income for all heavy equipment operators in the reference year 2020 (3,760 workers in total, including those working part-time and full-time, as well as part-year and full-year) was $52,000.

The outlook for heavy equipment operators is forecast to be balanced (rating of 2.3 out of 4) over the next several years, meaning projected labour supply is expected to meet forecasted job openings.

The Department of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills has a mandate to ensure the province has highly educated graduates and skilled workers for a fast-growing economy. This includes creating a climate which is conducive to economic growth, competitiveness and prosperity. This will be achieved through a spectrum of programs, services, and supports.

Heavy equipment operators (except crane) operate heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, airports, gas and oil pipelines, tunnels, buildings and other structures; in surface mining and quarrying activities; and in material handling work. They are employed by construction companies, heavy equipment contractors, public works departments and pipeline, logging, cargo-handling and other companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Source: Lightcast (note: data used in this analysis reflects new unique monthly postings which are totaled for the calendar year)