Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Plant Machinery in the North Coast Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the North Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 North Coast region:

• Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 46%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 14%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology