Job prospects Mechanic, Small Engines in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Other small engine and small equipment repairers in the Ottawa Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Other small engine and small equipment repairers (NOC 72429) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Other small engine and small equipment repairers in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Other small engine and small equipment repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 47%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 37%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology