Job outlooks for Drafting technologists and technicians

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These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Occupation

structural draftsperson (22212)

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Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 73%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • 62% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
  • 13% of drafting technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 74% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 26% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 69% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Regional outlooks

Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Avalon Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 14%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 5%

Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Prince Edward IslandModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in Prince Edward Island for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 57%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 35%
    • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 323-324, 326-327, 331, 334-335, 337, 339): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 67% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 73% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 27% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 83% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova ScotiaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in Nova Scotia for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 56%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 72% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 16% of drafting technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 67% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 33% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Annapolis Valley region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 38%

Cape Breton Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Cape Breton region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 82%
    • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 18%

Halifax Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

North Shore Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the North Shore region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the North Shore region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 44%

Southern Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 25%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%
    • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 14%

New BrunswickModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 54%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 73% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 13% of drafting technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 78% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 22% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: n/a
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 30% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 68% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Regional outlooks

Campbellton–Miramichi Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Edmundston–Woodstock Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 32%

Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%

Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 12%

QuebecLimited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in Quebec for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in Quebec:

  • Approximately 7,950 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 38%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 67% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 8% of drafting technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 64% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 36% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 40% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 61%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 12%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 6%

Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 34%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

Capitale-Nationale Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 810 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Centre-du-Québec region:

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 19%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 12%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

  • Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 15%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 15%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 15%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%

Côte-Nord Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Estrie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Estrie region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%

Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Lanaudière Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Lanaudière 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

Laurentides Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Laurentides 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Laurentides region:

  • Approximately 790 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

Laval Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:

  • Approximately 4,010 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Mauricie Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Mauricie 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Mauricie region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 16%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

Montréal Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

  • Approximately 4,010 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Montérégie Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Montérégie 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Montérégie region:

  • Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%

Nord-du-Québec Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Outaouais Region Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Outaouais region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 7%

OntarioModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in Ontario for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Architectural, engineering and related services companies
  • Manufacturers, particularly in fabricated metal product manufacturing
  • Construction

 

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Investments in non-residential construction will sustain the need for design and drafting services, supporting work in this field
  • Population growth will support new and restoration residential projects, including multi-unit buildings, in some of Ontario's largest urban centres
  • Manufacturing operations should create opportunities for technologists and technicians to assist in product design, prototypes, and implementation

 

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • There are three voluntary skilled trades associated with this occupation in Ontario, named Draftsperson – Mechanical, Draftsperson – Plastic Mould Design, and Draftsperson – Tool and Die Design
  • Voluntary designations such as Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) are available through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in Ontario:

  • Approximately 9,700 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 50%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 70% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 11% of drafting technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 72% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 28% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 17% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 46% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 24% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 920 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%

Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%

Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 980 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

London Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the London region for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the London region:

  • Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 49%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
    • Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS transportation equipment manufacturin): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

Northeast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 50%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%

Northwest Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Northwest region for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 62%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 30%
    • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

Ottawa Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%

Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

Toronto Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Toronto region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 4,580 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 50%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

  • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%

ManitobaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in Manitoba for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 48%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6%
  • 74% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 11% of drafting technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 70% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 30% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Interlake Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

North Central Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the North Central region:

  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 45%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 25%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

North Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Parklands Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

South Central Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the South Central region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the South Central region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 45%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 25%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

Southeast Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Southeast region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
    • Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 12%

Southwest Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Winnipeg Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Winnipeg region:

  • Approximately 690 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 14%

SaskatchewanGood

The employment outlook will be good for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 44%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 6%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 81% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 7% of drafting technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 70% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 30% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 61% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Northern Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Prince Albert Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 13%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%

Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 540 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Yorkton–Melville Region Good

The employment outlook will be good for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Yorkton - Melville region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Yorkton - Melville region:

  • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 54%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 10%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 8%

AlbertaModerate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in Alberta:

  • Approximately 4,650 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 56%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 64% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 17% of drafting technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 70% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 30% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%

Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

  • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 77%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%

Calgary Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Calgary 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 2,440 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 65%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%

Camrose–Drumheller Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Edmonton Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Edmonton 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 1,720 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 35%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 8%

Red Deer Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

British ColumbiaLimited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in British Columbia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 4,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 56%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 88% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 73% of drafting technologists and technicians work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 20% of drafting technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 72% compared to 52% for all occupations
    • Women: 28% compared to 48% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

Regional outlooks

Cariboo Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Cariboo 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Cariboo region:

  • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): more than 95%

Kootenay Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Kootenay region for the 2024-2026 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 Drafting technologists and technicians in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 16%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%

Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 3,130 people work in this occupation.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 60%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%

Nechako Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

North Coast Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Northeast Region Undetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 63%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Vancouver Island and Coast 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Drafting technologists and technicians in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Drafting technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 67%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
    • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

NunavutUndetermined

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

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