Job prospects Elevator Constructor-mechanic in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Elevator constructors and mechanics" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Elevator constructors and mechanics in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Elevator constructors and mechanics (NOC 72406) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Elevator constructors and mechanics in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Elevator constructors and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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