Job prospects Assembly Mechanics Foreman/woman in the Red Deer Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Red Deer 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 good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Red Deer region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 32%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology