Job prospects Backhoe Mechanic in the Southern Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Southern region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology