Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Outaouais

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Several factors influence employment in this occupational group.

For example, the need for workers in the construction and manufacturing industries plays a crucial role. The boom in infrastructure projects, fueled by substantial public investment, is driving the need for a skilled workforce to meet these growing demands. Residential and institutional construction projects, as well as the maintenance of industrial equipment, stimulate demand for these mechanics, who are often sought after for their technical expertise and their ability to solve complex problems in the field.

However, budgetary constraints at various levels of government and economic uncertainty related to the trade conflict with the United States could slow public and private investment and moderate demand for this occupation in the short term.

In the medium and long term, the advent of automated technologies and robotic systems in manufacturing could reduce the need for human labour. As companies invest in automated solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs, some traditional mechanics roles may become obsolete.

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

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%