Job prospects Heavy Equipment Mechanic near Saint John (NB)

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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology