Job prospects Automation Technician in the Toronto Region

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

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in the Toronto 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 2,740 people work in this occupation.
• Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 16%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

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