Job prospects Mechanic, Printing Machinery in the Cariboo Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Cariboo 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 limited for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Cariboo region:

• Approximately 860 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 35%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 19%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology