Job prospects Agricultural Equipment Technician in the Nechako Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" in the Nechako 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

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Nechako Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Nechako region:

  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 17%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 17%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

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.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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