Job prospects Electric Motor Repair Foreman/woman in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 4,770 people work in this occupation.
  • Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 43%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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