Job prospects Mining Engineer in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mining engineers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Mining engineers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Mining engineers (NOC 21330) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Mining engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Mining engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 43%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Mining engineers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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