Job prospects Farm Tractor Mechanic in the Regina–Moose Mountain Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" in the Regina–Moose Mountain 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Regina–Moose Mountain 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 960 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 46%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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