Job prospects Repairer, Windmills in the North Shore Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the North Shore Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the North Shore region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 North Shore region:

• Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 16%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology