Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Northwest

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Northwest region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 39%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%