Job prospects Sewer Construction Foreman/woman in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews (NOC 72021) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 4,490 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology