Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic in the North Central Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the North Central Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Central region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many 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 Central region:

• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 35%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 32%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology