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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Other professional engineers, n.e.c." near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Other professional engineers, n.e.c. near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Other professional engineers (NOC 21399) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Other professional engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 1,900 people work in this occupation.
  • Other professional engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 26%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 11%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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