Job prospects Plastics Manufacturing Technician in the Calgary Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in the Calgary Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (NOC 22302) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 12%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

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