Job prospects Agricultural Equipment Technician in the Kootenay Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" in the Kootenay Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Kootenay Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 43%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

Learn more

Labour Market Information Survey
Date modified: