Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists
Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists may work independently or provide technical support and services in the development of production methods, facilities and systems, and the planning, estimating, measuring and scheduling of work.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NS, SK, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Develop and conduct production, inventory and quality assurance programs in manufacturing or in other industries
- Design plant layouts and production facilities
- Develop and carry out work study and related programs
- Develop and carry out industrial health, safety and fire prevention plans and programs and conduct safety training programs
- Develop applications using CAD/CAM (computer-assisted drafting, computer-assisted manufacturing) for the control of robots, computer numerical control (CNC) machines and other manufacturing processes and operations.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of a two- or three-year college program or equivalent in industrial engineering technology, pulp and paper technology, plastics technology, textile technology, manufacturing technology or a related discipline is usually required for industrial engineering or manufacturing technologists.
- checkCertification in industrial engineering or manufacturing technology or in a related field is available through provincial or territorial 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.
- checkA college diploma in manufacturing technology and/or trade certification and experience in machining and tooling or metalworking is required for CAD-CAM/CNC programmers.
- checkIn Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Market Outlook by Province
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (NOC 22302) 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 industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 28%Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336, except 3366): 15%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 14%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 9%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 6% 76% of industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians work all year, while 24% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 81% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 19% 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: 16% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 45% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (NOC 22302) in Saskatchewan 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 industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in Saskatchewan: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 25%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 25%Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 11%Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 11% 84% of industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians work all year, while 16% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 84% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 16% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 30% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 21% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (NOC 22302) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians in Alberta: Approximately 1,600 people work in this occupation. Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 11%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 8%Construction (NAICS 23): 8%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7% 79% of industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians work all year, while 21% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.5% of industrial engineering and manufacturing 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: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 19% 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: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 42% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
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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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BAE Systems
1 active role · Halifax, NS
Magellan Aerospace
1 active role · Winnipeg, MB
BD Diesel Performance
1 active role · Abbotsford, BC
Rocware
1 active role
DBG Canada
1 active role · Mississauga, ON
Linamar Light Metals Mills River LLC
1 active role · Guelph, ON
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