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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Industrial and manufacturing engineers near Vancouver (BC). 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 good for Industrial and manufacturing engineers (NOC 21321) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial and manufacturing engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,100 people work in this occupation.
• Industrial and manufacturing engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 23%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 7%

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