Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Saint John - St. Stephen

The employment outlook will be Moderate for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 37%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 12%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%