Job prospects Diesel Engine Mechanic in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Large labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 26%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 18%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 11%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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