Job prospects Metallurgical Engineer in the Calgary Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Metallurgical and materials engineers" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Metallurgical and materials engineers in the Calgary Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Metallurgical and materials engineers (NOC 21322) in the Calgary 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Metallurgical and materials engineers in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Metallurgical and materials engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 15%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 10%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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