Job prospects Millwright in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics" in the Camrose–Drumheller Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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