Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Kootenay

The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Kootenay region:

• Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 38%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%