Job prospects Industrial Mechanic And Millwright near Kitchener (ON)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics near Kitchener (ON). 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 5,000 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 25%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology