Job prospects Backhoe Mechanic in the Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology