Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Oil Tools in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 5,660 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): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology