Job prospects Heavy Mobile Mining Equipment Mechanic in the Avalon Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Avalon Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 7%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology