Job prospects Industrial Mechanic And Millwright in the North Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the North region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the North region:

• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 44%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 15%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology