Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in the Thompson - Okanagan 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 300 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): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 10%