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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Approximately 2,550 people work in this occupation.
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 27%
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 19%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 10%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 8%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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