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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (NOC 22302) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

  • Approximately 1,690 people work in this occupation.
  • Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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