Job prospects Food Processing Engineer near Vancouver (BC)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other professional engineers, n.e.c. near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other professional engineers (NOC 21399) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Other professional engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,900 people work in this occupation.
• Other professional engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 26%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology