Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Avalon Peninsula

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 250 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): 41%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%