Job prospects Production Mechanic in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Camrose–Drumheller 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 Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology