Job prospects Mechanic, Printing Machinery in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Edmonton region:

• Approximately 3,580 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology