Job prospects Heavy Equipment Mechanic near Ottawa (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" near Ottawa (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics near Ottawa (ON). 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for General office support workers (NOC 14100) in the Ottawa 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about General office support workers in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 6,600 people work in this occupation.
  • General office support workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

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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