Job prospects Heavy Mobile Mining Equipment Mechanic in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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 good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 20%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 15%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology