Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Ottawa

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 51%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%