Job prospects Power Shovel Mechanic in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Cape Breton 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Cape Breton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology