Job prospects Marine Engine Mechanic in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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.

Here are some key facts about construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 21%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 11%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology