Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Lethbridge - Medicine Hat

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics will continue to be in demand with long-term employment prospects in the energy, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors. 
• Large food processors and manufacturers have expanded in southern Alberta in recent years, creating some employment opportunities.
• Employment opportunities will also be available in natural gas and combined cycle power plant maintenance work. In addition, turnaround work in oil sands operations and natural gas plants will provide workers with opportunities in the long-term.

Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 530 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 44%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 6%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%