Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Mill in the Winnipeg Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Winnipeg 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 good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several 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 Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology