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Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Civil engineers in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
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Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Civil engineers (NOC 21300) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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.
- Most civil engineers are employed in architectural and engineering firms, providing engineering, design and consulting services, often relating to construction activities. A number of these workers are also employed with local and provincial governments, as these levels of government are typically responsible for maintaining public infrastructure.
- Population growth will lead to greater infrastructure use, resulting in higher demand for this type of work. Transportation, utilities, recreation and various other types of infrastructure will all need to be maintained, improved and expanded. For instance, the Port of Saint John continues to grow and to adapt to emerging trends and technologies.
- An increased focus on infrastructure renewals and green engineering, have also impacted the type of work required of this occupation. The region has seen an increase in active transportation infrastructure projects in recent years, including public athletic facilities and trail systems.
- Candidates must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick, in order to practice as a Civil engineer. However, employers will often hire university graduates with degrees in civil, construction or transportation engineering, who are working towards accreditation. Digital literacy is an asset, and most employers will expect candidates to be comfortable working with some type of computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Other credentials may be required, depending on the field of work. For instance, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by companies who specialize in green building. Civil engineers may be expected to work outdoors, on occasion.
Here are some key facts about Civil engineers in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Civil engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 21%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Civil engineers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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