Job prospects Power Shovel Mechanic in the Yorkton–Melville Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Yorkton–Melville Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Yorkton - Melville region:

• Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 16%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology