Job prospects Combination Mechanic, Heavy Equipment in the London Region

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

• Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 36%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology