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Engineering managers

(NOC 0211)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$106,574
Typical Education Background
Degree
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
1,730

Career Overview

Engineering managers:

  • Plan, organize and direct the activities of an engineering department, service or firm
  • Work for a wide range of private sector and government establishments and for consulting engineering and scientific research companies

Duties

Engineering managers perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Plan, organize and direct the activities and operations of an engineering department, service or firm
  • Develop and carry out policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed
  • Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare specifications, explain proposals and present engineering reports and findings
  • Assign, co-ordinate and review the technical work of the department or project teams
  • Recruit employees and oversee development and maintenance of staff ability in required areas
  • May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department

 

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$106,574

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$67.31/hr
Median$51.10/hr
Low$31.25/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

2,300

% Employed Full Time

72%
Source: 2016 Census

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

Career Pathways

Mobility to other technical managerial positions or to research or senior management positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Chief, engineering delivery
Director, engineering R&D
Director, quality assurance / control QA / QC
Director, safety service
Head, aerospace engineering service
Manager engineering, quality assurance
Manager, civil engineering
Manager, industrial engineering
Manager, mechanical engineering
Manager, telecommunicatons engineering
Manager, traffic engineering

Education, Training and Skills

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering is usually required.
  • Extensive experience in an engineering discipline, including supervisory experience, is required.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association of professional engineers is usually required.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Civil Engineering Technology Related
  • Electrical, Electronic & Communications Engineering
  • Engineering Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
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Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

74%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

72%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

71%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

71%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

70%
Judgment and Decision-Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

67%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

66%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

65%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

64%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

63%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

2,300
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 90 2.4%
Kootenay 60 1.9%
Mainland/Southwest 2,320 76.7%
North Coast and Nechako 80 1.5%
Northeast 50 1.1%
Thompson-Okanagan 190 6.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast 310 10.7%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

1,730
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 20 1.6%
Mainland/Southwest 1,310 1.7%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.0%
Northeast 0 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 100 1.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast 190 1.8%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Manufacturing49,200
Public Administration49,200
Construction72,700
Utilities4,500
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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