Job prospects Foreman/woman, Motor Vehicle Mechanics in the Northern Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades" in the Northern Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Northern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Northern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Northern region:

  • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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