Job prospects Industrial Mechanic And Millwright near Ottawa (ON)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics near Ottawa (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 1,940 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology