Job prospects Gas Turbine Machinery Industrial Mechanic in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 34%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology