Job prospects Power Shovel Mechanic in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Fredericton–Oromocto. 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 moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 27%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology