Job prospects Mechanic, Production Machinery in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Halifax 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 Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology