Job prospects Millwright Apprentice near Yorkton (SK)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics" near Yorkton (SK) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics near Yorkton (SK). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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 Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 55%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 21%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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