Job prospects Backhoe Mechanic in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 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.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology