Job prospects Locomotive Repairman/woman, Diesel in the Winnipeg Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" in the Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 740 people work in this occupation.
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 35%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%
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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