Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Kootenay

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%