Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Plant Machinery in the Southern Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

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

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 28%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 27%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 17%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology