Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Cape Breton

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 6%