Job prospects Engineer, Power Generation in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Mechanical engineers in the Muskoka–Kawarthas Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Mechanical engineers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 26%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 21%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

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