NOC 72020: Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Non-residential construction investment is likely to hold steady over the forecast period, combined with ongoing retirements, employment prospects should remain favourable. Those with notable experience in mechanical trades should have an advantage in finding work.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 44%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 9%

Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 8%

Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 7%

Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 7%

72% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

13% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 8% 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: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 47% compared to 17% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: n/a

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) 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.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 35%

Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 15%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

Air transportation (NAICS 481): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 95% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 5% compared to 18% for all occupations

78% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 22% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

33% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades 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: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 46% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in New Brunswick 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.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in New Brunswick:

Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 21%

Construction (NAICS 23): 21%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 5%

74% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 26% 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 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

23% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 30% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 39% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: n/a

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 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.

Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Saskatchewan over the forecast period, supporting work for mechanical trades in areas such as heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning, millwrighting, elevator, and heavy-duty equipment servicing.

Investments in industrial projects and mining and improved commercial construction will support demand for this occupation.

Steady demand for repair services at motor vehicle repair shops.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 2,850 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 23%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 20%

Construction (NAICS 23): 15%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%

88% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

24% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 63% compared to 15% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Alberta:

Approximately 10,900 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 28%

Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 18%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 13%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

81% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

19% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: less than 5% compared to 47% 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: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 59% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.

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 contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Prince Edward Island:

Approximately 350 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 78%

Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 88% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 13% compared to 16% for all occupations

88% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 13% 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 49 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.

63% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 82% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 18% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 11% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 25% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: n/a

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Quebec:

Approximately 17,000 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 30%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 19%

Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

72% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 28% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

10% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 86% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 14% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 12% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 51% compared to 19% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Ontario:

Approximately 22,550 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 37%

Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 16%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 11%

Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 5%

80% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

34% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 25% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 8% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.

Several positions will become available due to retirements.

There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Demand for this occupation is driven by growth in construction and repair and maintenance sectors. Repair and maintenance can be lucrative during economic slowdowns when consumers and business may delay new purchases.

Key trends in this occupation include artificial intelligence (AI)-powered diagnostic tools, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors to forecast mechanical failure, and virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) for training.

Jobs are concentrated in the Interlake, Southeast and Southwest regions.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades in Manitoba:

Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 27%

Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 20%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 14%

Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 8%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

88% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

20% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 31% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 45% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades (NOC 72020) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few 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 British Columbia:

Approximately 8,600 people work in this occupation.

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades mainly work in the following sectors:

Construction (NAICS 23): 35%

Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 17%

Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%

82% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

32% of contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 55% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.