Job prospects Electric Motor Repair Foreman/woman in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Northeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 24%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology