Job prospects Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer in the Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Southwest 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Southwest region:

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 35%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 18%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology