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Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians (NOC 2233)

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About this job

Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians:

  • 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
  • work for manufacturing and insurance companies, government departments and establishments in other industries
Common job titles
  • analyst / technologist, time study
  • analyst, industrial engineering
  • designer, methods
  • technician, plant layout
  • technician, scheduling - manufacturing
  • technologist, CNC
  • analyst / technologist, time study
  • analyst, industrial engineering
  • designer, methods
  • production technologist - sawmill
  • programmer, 3D CNC
  • programmer, CAD / CAM NC (computer-aided)

Earnings

Annual provincial median salary

$70,180

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage data

Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2020 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))

Provincial hourly rate

  • High
  • Median
  • Low

Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report

B.C. Labour Market Outlook (2021-2031)

Provincial outlook

Forecasted average employment growth rate

  • 2021 - 2026
  • 2026 - 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job openings

10 year expected job openings: 570

  • 2022
  • 2026
  • 2031

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Composition of job openings

 
New jobs due to economic growth:
22.8%
130 openings
 
Replacement of retiring workers:
77.2%
440 openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Regional outlook

Select a region to view regional outlook
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
Cariboo
Employment in 2021:
40
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.1%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
10
Kootenay
Employment in 2021:
60
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.8%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
20
Mainland / Southwest
Employment in 2021:
1,310
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
0.9%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
420
North Coast & Nechako
Employment in 2021:
N/A
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
N/A
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
N/A
Northeast
Employment in 2021:
50
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
-0.5%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
10
Thompson-Okanagan
Employment in 2021:
220
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
1.0%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
70
Vancouver Island / Coast
Employment in 2021:
170
Average annual employment growth(%) 2021-2031:
-0.6%
Expected number of job openings 2021-2031:
30

N/A - Data not available

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Duties

Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists:

  • develop and carry out 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 safety training, and fire prevention plans and 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

Industrial engineering and manufacturing technicians:

  • assist in the design of plant layouts
  • carry out work measurement or other studies
  • collect operational or experimental data and assist in the development of estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
  • collect and analyze data in support of quality assurance and industrial health and safety programs
  • develop manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machine or equipment controls, oversee production and inspect processes

Special duties

Technologists and technicians may specialize in the development of production processes, quality assurance programs, plans and schedules in a particular industrial area such as metal fabrication, plastics, pulp and paper, or textile manufacturing

Work environment

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office.

Workforce and employment statistics

Workforce characteristics

1,500 workers are employed
65% of workers are working mostly full time

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by gender

  Men
  Women

Source: 2016 Census

Employment by age group

  15 - 24 years
  25 - 44 years
  45 - 64 years
  65+ years

Source: 2016 Census

Labour force by industry

Manufacturing:
52%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services:
16%
Construction:
7%
Public Administration:
7%
Wholesale Trade:
4%
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Source: 2016 Census

Employment by region

Select your region:
Vancouver Island / Coast Mainland / Southwest Thompson-Okanagan Kootenay Cariboo Northeast North Coast & Nechako
  % employment of this occupation
  % employment of all occupations
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland / Southwest
North Coast & Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island / Coast

Source: 2016 Census

Career paths and resources

Career paths

There is mobility to related fields such as technical sales. Also, promotion to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Additional resources

Additional resources are not currently available for this career.

Profile last updated:
March 25, 2021
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