Job prospects Industrial Mechanic And Millwright near Saanich (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics near Saanich (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Vancouver Island and 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 16%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology