Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic Technician - Industrial in the Interlake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Interlake 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 Interlake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of 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 Interlake region:

• Approximately 160 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): 24%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 22%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology