Job prospects Diesel Engine Tester in Saskatchewan
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Job opportunities in Saskatchewan

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Mechanical assemblers and inspectors (NOC 94204) in Saskatchewan for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Several 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 Mechanical assemblers and inspectors in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 1,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Mechanical assemblers and inspectors mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 69%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 16%
  • 69% of mechanical assemblers and inspectors work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 91% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 9% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 46% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Breakdown by region

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Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour Market Information Survey
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