Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 1,870 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%