Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Halifax

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• 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 contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 42%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%