Job prospects Dredge Mechanic in the Nechako Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Nechako 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 limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Nechako region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Nechako region:

• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 17%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology