Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador

The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 720 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 26%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%