Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Avalon Peninsula

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• Not many 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 33%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%