Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Southern

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

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

• Approximately 660 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 35%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 15%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%