Job prospects Mechanic, Production Machinery in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Moncton–Richibucto 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 Moncton - Richibucto 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 Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212-213): 35%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 14%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 14%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology