Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic, Production Machinery in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 19%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 12%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology