Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Halifax

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%