Job prospects Automotive Service Mechanics Foreman/woman in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 4,770 people work in this occupation.
- Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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