Job prospects Production Mechanic in the Avalon Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Avalon 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 Avalon Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

• Approximately 630 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 13%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology