Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River

The employment outlook will be Limited for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 17%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 15%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%