Job prospects Engineering Inspector in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers 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 inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 16%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 6%

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