Job prospects Dredge Mechanic in the Ottawa Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Heavy-duty equipment mechanics" in the Ottawa Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

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 in the Ottawa 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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