Job prospects Foreman/woman, Mechanical Equipment Repair Inspectors in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 44%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology