Job prospects Dredge Mechanic in the Capitale-Nationale Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Capitale-Nationale 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 moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Capitale-Nationale region:

• Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology