National Occupational Classification (NOC): 22301
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Sample Job Titles
- Aeronautical technologist
- Heating designer
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologist
- Machine designer
- Marine engineering technologist
- Mechanical engineering technologist
- Mould designer
- Thermal station technician
- Tool and die designer
What do mechanical engineering technologists and technicians do?
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 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. They are employed by consulting engineering, manufacturing and processing companies, institutions and government departments.
Mechanical engineering technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
- 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.
Mechanical engineering technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
- Assist in preparing conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings and specifications
- Carry out a limited range of mechanical tests and analyses of machines, components and materials
- Assist in the design of moulds, tools, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes
- Assist in inspection of mechanical installations and construction projects
- Participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
Source: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Employment and Social Development Canada
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians primarily work in the following subsectors (NAICS) in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- 541 Professional, scientific and technical services
- 211 Oil and gas extraction
- 221 Utilities
- 238 Specialty trade contractors
- 611 Educational services
- 811 Repair and maintenance
- 311 Food manufacturing
- 488 Support activities for transportation
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada
Short and Long Term Occupational Projections
Short Term Projections for 2023-2025
The employment outlook will be moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador (rating of 3 out of 5) for the 2023-2025 period.
Source: Job Bank, Government of Canada
Long Term Projections for 2023-2032
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians belong to the broader occupational group 22301, 22302 (Technical occupations in mechanical and industrial engineering). This group is forecast to be tightening (rating of 2.8 out of 4) over the next several years, meaning new labour supply will be required to meet anticipated job openings.
Source: Department of Finance, Occupation Projections (Summer 2023)
Number of Job Postings: in 2023
During 2023, there were 101 public job postings for this occupation, with the following distribution:
| Avalon: 56% | Western: 7% |
| Eastern: 9% | Labrador: 19% |
| Central: 9% | NL-unspecified: 0% |
Source: Lightcast (note: data used in this analysis reflects new unique monthly postings which are totaled for the calendar year)
Who works as mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador?
During the reference week of May 2021, there were approximately 275 people working in this occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador. 91% of those employed were Male+ and 11% of those employed were Female+.
Here is the age group breakdown for this group of workers:
| 15 to 24 | 25 to 54 | 55 to 64 | 65+ |
| 13% | 69% | 18% | 0% |
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada
How much do mechanical engineering technologists and technicians make?
Annual Earnings
The median employment income for all mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the reference year 2020 (310 workers in total, including those working part-time and full-time, as well as part-year and full-year) was $79,000.
Source: Census 2021, Statistics Canada
Hourly Earnings
Salary information for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador is as follows:
| Low ($/hour) | Median ($/hour) | High ($/hour) | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $25.30 | $40.77 | $60.45 |
The following low, median, and high wages are for Canada:
| Low ($/hour) | Median ($/hour) | High ($/hour) |
| $22.00 | $32.00 | $48.08 |
Source: Job Bank, Government of Canada
Most Frequently Sought Skills from Job Postings: (2023)
- Civil Engineering
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Surveying
- Project Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Boilers
- Contract Management
- AutoCAD
- Power Engineering
- Surveying Instruments
Source: Lightcast
What training is required?
- Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technologists.
- Completion of a one- or two-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for mechanical engineering technicians.
- Certification 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.
- A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
- In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title “Professional Technologist.”
- There is mobility to other related occupations such as technical sales or drafting technologists and technicians.
- Progression to supervisory occupations such as mechanical construction supervisor, manufacturing supervisor or operations maintenance manager is possible with experience.
Source: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Employment and Social Development Canada
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