Job prospects Metallurgical Engineer near Longueuil (QC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Metallurgical and materials engineers near Longueuil (QC). There were far 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 Metallurgical and materials engineers (NOC 21322) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Metallurgical and materials engineers in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Metallurgical and materials engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 41%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 17%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology