Job prospects Mechanical Engineering Design Technologist near Saint John (NB)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians near Saint John (NB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 25%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 10%

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