Job prospects Foreman/woman, Motor Vehicle Mechanics in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology