Job prospects Construction Millwright in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 5,000 people work in this occupation.
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 25%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
- Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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