Job prospects Instrument Technician, Industrial near Rouyn-Noranda (QC)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics near Rouyn-Noranda (QC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2024-2026 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 instrument technicians and mechanics in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 47%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 36%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 5%

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