Job prospects Industrial Mechanic And Millwright in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Halifax 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 Good for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology