Job prospects Foreman/woman, Mechanical Maintenance - Utilities in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 70 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): 49%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology