Job prospects Industrial Mechanic in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Muskoka–Kawarthas 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 960 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 15%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology