72401 economic 2025-2027
Ottawa Moderate
Canada Moderate
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Ottawa
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$20.00
/hr
Typical
$32.75
/hr
Experienced
$45.00
/hr
Average: $33.86/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) 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 heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%