Job prospects Industrial Machinery Maintenance Mechanic in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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 Edmundston - Woodstock 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 31%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 20%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 10%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology