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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians" in the Thompson–Okanagan Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 25%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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