Job prospects Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other trades helpers and labourers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Other trades helpers and labourers near Vancouver (BC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Other trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75119) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other trades helpers and labourers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 53%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Other trades helpers and labourers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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