Job prospects Combination Mechanic, Heavy Equipment in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula 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 Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new 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.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

• Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 51%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 11%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology