Job prospects Millwright near Brandon (MB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics" near Brandon (MB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics near Brandon (MB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 55%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 24%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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