Job prospects Locomotive Repairman/woman, Diesel in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology