Job prospects Marine Engine Mechanic in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Moderate for construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 20%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology