Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Outaouais

The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 engineering technologists and technicians in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 220 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): 24%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%