Job prospects Field Mechanic, Heavy Equipment in the Cariboo Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

• Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 17%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology