Job prospects Foreman/woman, Industrial Mechanics in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Southern 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Southern 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 Southern region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 18%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 15%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology