Other technical trades and related occupations in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for other technical trades and related occupations (NOC 72999) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about other technical trades and related occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other technical trades and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 34%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%