Job prospects Mechanic, Tobacco-processing Machines in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Estrie Region. 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 Estrie 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

In general, the anticipated economic slowdown will be unfavourable to the main industries in which workers in this occupation are employed. As a result, there will be moderate growth in demand.

The rising cost of living will limit sales growth for a number of manufacturing companies, where many workers in this occupation are employed.

Despite the increasing demand for housing, growth in construction will be relatively low as increases in the interest rate will hinder new residential construction.

Although the majority of jobs in this occupation are held by men, the Commission de la construction du Québec has implemented some measures to increase the number of women on construction sites.

A certain percentage of workers in this occupation must travel from one region to another.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited and good in eight regions.

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

• Approximately 1,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 19%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%
  • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology