Job prospects Locomotive Repairman/woman, Diesel in the Southeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" in the Southeast 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

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Southeast 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

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many 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 Southeast region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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