Job prospects Heavy Mobile Logging Equipment Mechanic in the Cariboo Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" in the Cariboo Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Cariboo Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Cariboo 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
- Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 17%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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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