Job prospects Foreman/woman, Mechanical Inspectors in the Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades" in the Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

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

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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