Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Nord-du-Québec

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 23%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 15%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%