Job outlooks for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "heavy-duty equipment technician" was moved from the group Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) to the group Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401).

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Occupation

heavy-duty equipment technician (72401)

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Note: These outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Learn more about our methodology.

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Slight gains in non-residential construction activity should result in moderate growth for this occupation. Other key contributors to expected job growth include the province's growing mining industry, and public infrastructure investments. Mining and other industrial activity may create opportunities at manufacturers and wholesalers of new and used equipment.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 10%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 6%
  • 54% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 46% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 26 weeks for all occupations.
  • less than 5% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 6% 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: 8% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 53% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 30% 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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.

Slight gains in non-residential construction activity should result in moderate growth for this occupation. Other key contributors to expected job growth include the province's growing mining industry, and public infrastructure investments. Mining and other industrial activity may create opportunities at manufacturers and wholesalers of new and used equipment.

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

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 12%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Slight gains in non-residential construction activity should result in moderate growth for this occupation. Other key contributors to expected job growth include the province's growing mining industry, and public infrastructure investments. Mining and other industrial activity may create opportunities at manufacturers and wholesalers of new and used equipment.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 18%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2022-2024 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Slight gains in non-residential construction activity should result in moderate growth for this occupation. Other key contributors to expected job growth include the province's growing mining industry, and public infrastructure investments. Mining and other industrial activity may create opportunities at manufacturers and wholesalers of new and used equipment.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

  • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 18%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2022-2024 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Slight gains in non-residential construction activity should result in moderate growth for this occupation. Other key contributors to expected job growth include the province's growing mining industry, and public infrastructure investments. Mining and other industrial activity may create opportunities at manufacturers and wholesalers of new and used equipment.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 17%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Prince Edward IslandGood

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 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.

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics are employed in various industries, including machinery and equipment wholesale, construction, repair and maintenance, and agriculture. The demand for workers in this occupation is expected to remain favourable given the strong level of construction activity in the province and the continuous need to service agricultural equipment. Further, opportunities are expected to arise as there will be a need to replace workers who retire. There is year-round demand for experienced and qualified workers in the labour market. Employment opportunities in other provinces may impact on the available pool of heavy duty mechanics in P.E.I.

Less experienced workers can expect to face challenges in the labour market, and may be more likely to obtain employment during peak seasons, and then be subject to layoffs until the next season. Advances in technology and the increased use of sophisticated equipment and machinery are generating demand for highly skilled workers in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 55%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 11%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 61% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 27 weeks for all occupations.
  • 6% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 94% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 6% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 19% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 34% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 28% 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Nova Scotia for the 2022-2024 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.

Hiring prospects for this occupation vary across different areas of the province. While there is typically not a large number of job vacancies, employers sometimes struggle to find qualified candidates. Jobseekers with Red Seal certification will have less trouble finding work, and may find that this occupation is sometimes combined with a heavy equipment operator role. The number of training seats for this trade is limited in Nova Scotia, so competition among graduates for apprenticeships is not excessive.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 74% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 33 weeks compared to 30 weeks for all occupations.
  • 5% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 9% 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 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 46% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 27% 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 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2022-2024 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 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 32%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 12%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

Cape Breton Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Cape Breton region for the 2022-2024 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 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 30%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Halifax Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Halifax region for the 2022-2024 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 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 22%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%

North Shore Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the North Shore region for the 2022-2024 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 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%

Southern Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Southern region for the 2022-2024 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 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 31%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
    • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%

New BrunswickModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in New Brunswick for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 18%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 9%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
  • 60% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 40% work only part of the year, compared to 60% and 40% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 29 weeks for all occupations.
  • 5% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 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: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 37% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 35% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 24%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 9%

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%

Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 23%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%

QuebecGood

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Quebec for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Quebec:

  • Approximately 12,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 19%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 485-486, 487, 493): 7%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 5%
  • 66% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 57% and 42% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 33 weeks for all occupations.
  • 6% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 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: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 65% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 33%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Centre-du-Québec Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 8%

Côte-Nord Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 37%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Estrie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Estrie region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 13%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 16%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 8%

Lanaudière Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Lanaudière region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Laurentides Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Laurentides region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%

Laval Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 1,950 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Mauricie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Mauricie region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 33%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Montréal Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 1,950 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.

Montérégie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Montérégie region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 2,720 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 13%

Nord-du-Québec Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 37%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Outaouais Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Outaouais region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 49%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 16%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%

OntarioGood

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Ontario for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Employed across various industries with the largest number in machinery and equipment wholesale, construction, and repair and maintenance services
  • A smaller number work in agriculture, mining and manufacturing

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Favourable levels of construction activity led by infrastructure investments in transit, power, and highways and bridges, will support service and maintenance work for heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  • Demand for new housing to meet population growth including the construction of multi-unit buildings in some of Ontario’s largest urban centres
  • Greater manufacturing output and industrial activity including investments in mining may create opportunities at manufacturers and wholesalers of new and used equipment
  • Continuous need to service equipment in farming, forestry, waste management and snow clearing

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • There are three voluntary skilled trades associated with this occupation in Ontario named Agricultural Equipment Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, and Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic
  • Individuals who have completed or are pursuing an apprenticeship program or related courses will have better job prospects
  • Knowledge of welding techniques and experience with different types of machine and motive repair
  • Experience with installation and maintenance of diesel engines and machinery, including the use of computerized testing diagnostics, may be an asset
  • Knowledge of safety practices such as the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Some positions may require training programs related to working at heights and working in confined spaces

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

  • A valid driver’s licence may be required to visit various sites
  • There may be more work during the spring and summer because of greater construction activity
  • Progression to a supervisory position may be possible with experience
  • In northern Ontario, the mining industry is a major source of work for mechanics
  • In the Stratford–Bruce Peninsula region, mechanics may find opportunities to support agriculture and utility operations

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Ontario:

  • Approximately 13,750 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 9%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 7%
  • 75% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 25% 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 35 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • 7% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 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: 8% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 36% compared to 6% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 26% 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 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 24%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
    • Textile and textile product mills (NAICS 313-314): 9%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,770 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

London Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the London region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the London region:

  • Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 36%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 37%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

Northeast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 2,350 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 33%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Northwest Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Northwest region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 18%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Forestry and logging and fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Ottawa Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Ottawa region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 28%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 38%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%

Toronto Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Toronto region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 2,640 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 22%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 9%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%

ManitobaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Manitoba for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

• Stable levels of construction activity led by infrastructure investments in transit, power, and highways and bridges, will support service and maintenance work for heavy-duty equipment mechanics.

• Greater manufacturing output and industrial activity including investments in mining may create opportunities at manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of new and used equipment.

• Continuous need to service equipment in farming, mining, waste management, and snow clearing.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 2,650 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 19%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 12%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 8%
  • 75% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • 7% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 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: 11% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 23% 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 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Interlake region for the 2022-2024 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 Interlake region:

  • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 35%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 18%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%

North Central Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the North Central region for the 2022-2024 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 North Central region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 30%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

North Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the North region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the North region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%

Parklands Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Parklands region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Parklands region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%

South Central Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the South Central region for the 2022-2024 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 South Central region:

  • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 30%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Southeast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Southeast region for the 2022-2024 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 6%

Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Southwest region:

  • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 57%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Winnipeg Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Winnipeg region for the 2022-2024 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 820 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 39%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

SaskatchewanGood

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Saskatchewan for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What are the main trends affecting employment?

  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of sectors, such as transportation, mining, oil and gas, and construction. Positive projections for these sectors, along with an aging workforce, suggests that employment opportunities for this occupation are strong.
  • Infrastructure investment will support service and maintenance work for heavy-duty equipment mechanics
  • Continuous need to service equipment in farming, forestry, mining, oil and gas, waste management and snow clearing

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 3,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 31%
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 18%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 10%
    • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 7%
  • 71% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 36 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • 9% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 14% 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: 8% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 32% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 52% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 6% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Northern region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Northern region:

  • Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 27%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 7%

Prince Albert Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Prince Albert region for the 2022-2024 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Prince Albert region:

  • Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 27%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 7%

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 38%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 6%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 920 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Yorkton–Melville Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 31%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 23%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

AlbertaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Alberta for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Coal production in Alberta has been in decline, largely because of the imminent closures of mines aimed at producing thermal coal for domestic use. The government mandated a transition from coal-fired power generation to natural gas-fired and renewable energy sources by 2023, and may limit the job opportunities for this mining related occupation. In addition, the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project in southwest Alberta, aimed at extracting steelmaking, will not proceed due to its significant adverse environmental effects.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Alberta:

  • Approximately 18,550 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 25%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 17%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%
  • 67% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 33% 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 36 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • 7% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 54% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 46% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 57% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 24% 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 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Approximately 3,190 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Coal production in Alberta has been in decline, largely because of the imminent closures of mines aimed at producing thermal coal for domestic use. The government mandated a transition from coal-fired power generation to natural gas-fired and renewable energy sources by 2023, and may limit the job opportunities for this mining related occupation. In addition, the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project in southwest Alberta, aimed at extracting steelmaking, will not proceed due to its significant adverse environmental effects.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 3,190 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

Calgary Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Calgary region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 2,990 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 5%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 810 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 33%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 6%

Edmonton Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Edmonton region for the 2022-2024 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.

Coal production in Alberta has been in decline, largely because of the imminent closures of mines aimed at producing thermal coal for domestic use. The government mandated a transition from coal-fired power generation to natural gas-fired and renewable energy sources by 2023, and may limit the job opportunities for this mining related occupation. In addition, the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project in southwest Alberta, aimed at extracting steelmaking, will not proceed due to its significant adverse environmental effects.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 6,160 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 6%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 6%

Red Deer Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Red Deer region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2022-2024 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

  • Approximately 1,940 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 36%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

British ColumbiaLimited

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in British Columbia for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of industries, notably transportation; mining; oil and gas; and construction.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 10,350 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 16%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
    • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 7%
  • 60% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 40% 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 35 weeks compared to 32 weeks for all occupations.
  • 10% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 14% 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: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 57% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Cariboo region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of industries, notably transportation; mining; oil and gas; and construction.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 16%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

Kootenay Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Kootenay region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of industries, notably transportation; mining; oil and gas; and construction.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 39%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 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.
  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of industries, notably transportation; mining; oil and gas; and construction.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 3,140 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 17%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

Nechako Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Nechako region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of industries, notably transportation; mining; oil and gas; and construction.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Nechako region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 22%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

North Coast Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the North Coast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of industries, notably transportation; mining; oil and gas; and construction.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 23%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 22%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Northeast Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Northeast region for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of industries, notably transportation; mining; oil and gas; and construction.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 33%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2022-2024 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.
  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of industries, notably transportation; mining; oil and gas; and construction.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 2,310 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 13%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2022-2024 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Demand for this occupation is driven by activity in a wide variety of industries, notably transportation; mining; oil and gas; and construction.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 1,620 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 14%

Yukon TerritoryVery good

The employment outlook will be very good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Yukon for the 2022-2024 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Yukon:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 24%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 15%
    • Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 12%
    • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 6%
  • 56% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 44% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
  • 13% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 50% for all occupations
    • Women: less than 5% compared to 50% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 65% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Northwest TerritoriesModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 7312) in Northwest Territories for the 2022-2024 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Northwest Territories:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 24%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 15%
    • Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 12%
    • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 6%
  • 63% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 64% and 36% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 26 weeks 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: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 52% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

NunavutUndetermined

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

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