Job prospects Plant Engineer in the Toronto Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Industrial and manufacturing engineers in the Toronto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial and manufacturing engineers (NOC 21321) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Industrial and manufacturing engineers in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 6,100 people work in this occupation.
• Industrial and manufacturing engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 18%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 9%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology