Mechanical engineering technologists
Mechanical engineering technologists provide technical support and services or may work independently in mechanical engineering fields such as the design, development, maintenance and testing of machines, components, tools, heating and ventilating systems, geothermal power plants, power generation and power conversion plants, manufacturing plants and equipment.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
AB, BC, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for machines and components, power transmission systems, process piping, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
- Prepare cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports
- Conduct tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics
- Design moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
- Inspect mechanical installations and construction
- Prepare contract and tender documents
- Supervise, monitor and inspect mechanical installations and construction projects
- Prepare standards and schedules and supervise mechanical maintenance programs or operations of mechanical plants.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technologists.
- checkCertification in mechanical engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
- checkA period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
- checkIn Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Market Outlook by Province
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Alberta: Approximately 3,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 22%Construction (NAICS 23): 12%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8% 73% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.11% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 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 British Columbia: Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation. Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 21%Construction (NAICS 23): 10%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations73% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.15% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 53% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia: Approximately 550 people work in this occupation. Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%Construction (NAICS 23): 9%Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 7%Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336, except 3366): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations80% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
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TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Top Companies Hiring
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Black & McDonald
2 active roles · Prince George, BC · Edmonton, AB
Propak Systems
2 active roles · Airdrie, AB
Linamar Light Metals Mills River LLC
1 active role · Guelph, ON
BWX Technologies
1 active role · Peterborough, ON
BOS Innovations
1 active role · London, ON
Dexterra
1 active role · Ottawa, ON
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