Job prospects Mechanic, Production Machinery in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 930 people work in this occupation.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 21%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology