Job prospects Instrumentation Technician – Shop in the Capitale-Nationale Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics" in the Capitale-Nationale Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Capitale-Nationale Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 17%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 12%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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