Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Good for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 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 5,770 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): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%