Job prospects Railway Inspector in the Ottawa Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in the Ottawa Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (NOC 22231) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 63%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology