Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Saint John - St. Stephen

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 760 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 23%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 17%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%