Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador 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 good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 52%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology