Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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%

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