Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Plant Machinery in the Yorkton–Melville Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Yorkton–Melville Region. There were far 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 very good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Yorkton - Melville 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 Yorkton - Melville region:

• Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 55%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology