Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

Nunavut

The employment outlook will be Good for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Nunavut over the forecast period. For example, the planned construction of a new air terminal in Rankin Inlet by 2026 and the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Iqaluit in 2027 are expected to generate employment in this occupation.The Government of Nunavut's proposed $3.3 billion project to connect Manitoba Hydro's power grid to five western Nunavut communities and a gold mine, if built, would also lead to new construction jobs in the territory.Nunavut has a shortage of skilled tradespeople to complete major public and private construction projects, leading to contractors routinely bringing in workers from southern Canada.Here are some key facts about heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Nunavut: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors: Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 24%Construction (NAICS 23): 21%Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 19%Wholesale and Retail Trade (NAICS 41, 44-45): 14%Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7% The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 50% compared to 37% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: n/a apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Prince Edward Island

The employment outlook will be Good for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several 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.Heavy-duty equipment mechanics continue to be in strong demand across P.E.I., employed in construction, agriculture, manufacturing, and repair/maintenance services. Sustained construction activity—particularly in residential housing, engineering projects, and utility developments—will require ongoing support from mechanics to service heavy machinery. Agriculture remains another steady source of demand, as equipment servicing is essential year‑round. For new graduates or career seekers, prospects are strongest for those with formal training, Red Seal certification, and adaptability to advanced technologies, as the growing use of electronic and robotic components in industrial equipment is reshaping the trade. The overall demand for mechanics is expected to remain stable and favourable, with opportunities for specialization and mobility across industries. Here are some key facts about heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 250 people work in this occupation. Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 34%Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 19%Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 15%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5% 73% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.11% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 17% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 36% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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.Hiring prospects for this occupation vary across different areas of the province. While there is typically not a large number of job vacancies, employers sometimes struggle to find qualified candidates. Jobseekers with Red Seal certification will have less trouble finding work, and may find that this occupation is sometimes combined with a heavy equipment operator role. The number of training seats for this trade is limited in Nova Scotia, so competition among graduates for apprenticeships is not excessive.Here are some key facts about heavy-duty equipment mechanics in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation. Heavy-duty equipment mechanics mainly work in the following sectors: Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 25%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 24%Construction (NAICS 23): 20% 68% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.8% of heavy-duty equipment mechanics are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 50% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a