Job prospects Mechanical Draftsperson near London (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Drafting technologists and technicians" near London (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Drafting technologists and technicians near London (ON). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the London region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the London region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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