Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in Ottawa

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 1,940 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%