Job prospects Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanic Apprentice near Calgary (AB)

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics near Calgary (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 2,870 people work in this occupation.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 14%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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