Job prospects Mechanical Engineering Technologist in the Edmonton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Edmonton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Manufacturing managers (NOC 90010) in the Edmonton 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Manufacturing managers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 3,300 people work in this occupation.
• Manufacturing managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
  • Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 7%

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