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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology