Job prospects Heavy Equipment Mechanic near Cranbrook (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" near Cranbrook (BC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics near Cranbrook (BC). 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
The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Kootenay 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 43%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
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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