Job prospects Bridge Design Technician in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Civil engineering technologists and technicians in the Fredericton–Oromocto. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Civil engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22300) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

• Civil engineering technologists and technicians are generally employed by construction companies and various government departments.
• Digital literacy is an asset and most employers will expect candidates to be comfortable working with some type of computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Other credentials may be required, depending on the type of work. For instance, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by companies who specialize in green building.
• Civil engineering technologists and technicians may be expected to work outdoors, on occasion, and work may be located in remote locations.

Here are some key facts about Civil engineering technologists and technicians in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Civil engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 51%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology