Job prospects Power Equipment Design Technician in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Thompson–Okanagan 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 limited for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 25%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 13%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 7%

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