Job prospects Manufacturing Engineering Lead in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial and manufacturing engineers" in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Industrial and manufacturing engineers in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Industrial and manufacturing engineers (NOC 21321) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Industrial and manufacturing engineers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Industrial and manufacturing engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 39%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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