Job outlooks for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Occupation

maintenance supervisor, processing and packaging equipment (72020)

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Newfoundland and LabradorGood

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Non-residential construction investment should be somewhat stronger over the forecast period. Coupled with a relatively high level of anticipated retirements, this should result in employment opportunities. Those with notable experience in mechanical trades should have an advantage in finding work.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
    • Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 9%
    • Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 7%
    • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336, except 3366): 6%
  • 72% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
  • 13% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Regional outlooks

Avalon Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 48%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 38%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 37%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 38%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 37%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 65%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 12%

Prince Edward IslandModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 200 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 88% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
  • 63% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova ScotiaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 38%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 14%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 12%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 78% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 33% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 46% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 44%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 20%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 5%

Cape Breton Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 75%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 12%

Halifax Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

North Shore Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 37%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%

Southern Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%

New BrunswickGood

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 21%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 5%
  • 74% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 23% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 39% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 30%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 18%

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 20%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 14%

Fredericton–Oromocto Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 24%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 49%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%

QuebecGood

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Quebec:

  • Approximately 16,750 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 28%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • 72% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 10% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 86% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 14% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 51% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 32%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 61%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

Capitale-Nationale Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 1,590 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 24%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Centre-du-Québec Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Côte-Nord Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 22%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 12%

Estrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 35%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 46%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 41%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%

Lanaudière Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Lanaudière region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 1,610 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 31%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%

Laurentides Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Laurentides region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Laval Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 2,610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Mauricie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Mauricie region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%

Montréal Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 2,610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Montérégie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Montérégie region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 3,520 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Nord-du-Québec Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 22%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 12%

Outaouais Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 36%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 26%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 31%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

OntarioVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Ontario:

  • Approximately 21,700 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 39%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 15%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%
  • 80% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 34% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 2,790 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 41%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 7%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 3,160 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 33%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

London Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the London region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the London region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Northeast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 24%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 9%

Northwest Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 37%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Ottawa Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 49%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 41%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Toronto Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 8,080 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 45%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 42%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

ManitobaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Steady demand for repair services at motor vehicle repair shops will support employment opportunities for this occupation. 
  • Investments in public transit, demand for trucking and rail services, and increased activity in air transportation will support continued growth for employment opportunities within the forecast period. 
  • Employment opportunities in the manufacturing sector are bolstered by improvements in global supply chains and an uptick in the demand for transportation and farm equipment.


Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 16%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 7%
  • 88% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 20% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 45% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Interlake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Interlake region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 39%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 23%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

North Central Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

North Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Parklands Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

South Central Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Southeast Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 35%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 23%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Southwest Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Southwest region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 38%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

Winnipeg Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 1,260 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

SaskatchewanVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Saskatchewan over the forecast period, supporting work for mechanical trades in areas such as heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning, millwrighting, elevator, and heavy-duty equipment servicing.
  • Investments in industrial projects and mining and improved commercial construction will support demand for this occupation.
  • Steady demand for repair services at motor vehicle repair shops.


Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 25%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 13%
  • 88% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 24% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 63% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Northern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Northern region:

  • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Prince Albert Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 920 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 1,090 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 33%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%

Yorkton–Melville Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 42%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 30%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%

AlbertaGood

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Alberta:

  • Approximately 11,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 19%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • 81% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 19% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 59% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Calgary Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 3,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 38%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 12%

Edmonton Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 3,880 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

Red Deer Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 23%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

British ColumbiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in British Columbia 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 8,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 37%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 16%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 13%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
  • 82% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 32% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 55% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Cariboo 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

Kootenay Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 17%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 4,770 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Nechako Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Nechako 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Nechako region:

  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 37%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%

North Coast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the North 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 37%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 17%

Northeast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Northeast 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 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 33%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%

Thompson–Okanagan Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 25%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

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%

Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

NunavutUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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