Job prospects Industrial Mechanic And Millwright in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics" in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several 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 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
  • Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 21%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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