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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) 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.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 2,430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 23%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 16%
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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