Job prospects Methods Engineer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial and manufacturing engineers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial and manufacturing engineers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial and manufacturing engineers (NOC 21321) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many 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 Industrial and manufacturing engineers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Industrial and manufacturing engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 44%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Industrial and manufacturing engineers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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