Job prospects Foreman/woman, Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanics in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 2,790 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology