Job prospects Heavy Duty Mechanic - Agricultural near Gaspé (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" near Gaspé (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics near Gaspé (QC). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 51%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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