Job prospects Maintenance Mechanic in the Kootenay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Kootenay 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 good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Kootenay 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 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 Kootenay region:

• Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 25%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 25%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology