Job prospects Mechanic, Stationary Farm Equipment in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics" in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 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.
- 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
- Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
- Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 28%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 18%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
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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