Job prospects Machine Fitters Supervisor in the Northeast Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades" in the Northeast 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 Northeast 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Northeast region for the 2023-2025 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Northeast region:

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

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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