Job prospects Power Shovel Mechanic in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 limited for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
• Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology