Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Mauricie

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

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

• Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 12%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 10%