Job prospects Cryogenics Engineer near Sherbrooke (QC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Mechanical engineers" near Sherbrooke (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 28, 2026. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Mechanical engineers near Sherbrooke (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be Limited for mechanical engineers (NOC 21301) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 mechanical engineers in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 33%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%
    • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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