Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in North

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the North region:

• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 33%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 27%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%