Job prospects General Draftsperson in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Drafting technologists and technicians" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Drafting technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Drafting technologists and technicians (NOC 22212) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology