Job prospects Millwright near Fort St. John (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics near Fort St. John (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Northeast region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 19%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 17%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 15%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology