Job prospects Machine Fitters Supervisor in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades" in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake 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
The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 23%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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