Job prospects Scaffolder in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction trades helpers and labourers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 moderate for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 27%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology