Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Good for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 19%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 16%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 11%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 9%