Job prospects Mechanical Engineering Design Technologist near Kitchener (ON)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians near Kitchener (ON). 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 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%

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