Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Mill in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 4,040 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): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology