Job prospects Instrument Technician, Industrial near Longueuil (QC)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics near Longueuil (QC). There were far 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 very good for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Montérégie region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 18%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology