Job prospects Mechanic, Production Machinery in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Ottawa 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 moderate for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Ottawa 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.

Here are some key facts about Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 870 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology