Job prospects Construction Equipment Mechanic in the Northwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" in the Northwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Northwest 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Northwest region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 13%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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