Job prospects Mechanical Engineer near Wetaskiwin (AB)

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Mechanical engineers near Wetaskiwin (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about mechanical engineers in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 2,480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Mechanical engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology