Job prospects Plastics Manufacturing Technician in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

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

• Approximately 1,690 people work in this occupation.
• Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

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