Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Plant Machinery near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics near Vancouver (BC). 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