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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other professional engineers, n.e.c." near Saanich (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other professional engineers, n.e.c. near Saanich (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Other professional engineers (NOC 21399) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Other professional engineers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Other professional engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 51%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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