Job prospects Mechanical Engineer in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Mechanical engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 5,070 people work in this occupation.
• Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%

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