Job prospects Manager, Mechanical Engineering Service in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Engineering managers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Engineering managers (NOC 20010) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Engineering managers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 1,420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Engineering managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 9%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

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