2131-NOC

Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians

(NOC 22302)
Annual Earnings
$75,207
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
490

Career Overview

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

 

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

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$75,207

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$45.00/hr
Median$36.06/hr
Low$21.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,515

% Employed Full Time

68%
Source: 2021 Census

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

Career Pathways

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

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Realistic
Realistic
Investigative
Investigative
Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Computer-assisted design/computer-assisted manufacturing (CAD/CAM) programmer
Industrial engineering technician
Industrial engineering technologist
Loss prevention technologist - manufacturing
Manufacturing technician
Manufacturing technologist
Planning technician
Plastics manufacturing technician
Pulp and paper manufacturing technologist
Quality assurance technologist
Scheduling technician - manufacturing
Textile technologist
Time study analyst

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion 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
  • Completion of a one- or two-year college program in industrial engineering technology or in a related discipline is usually required for industrial engineering or manufacturing technicians
  • Certification 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
  • A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification
  • A college diploma in manufacturing technology and/or trade certification and experience in machining and tooling or metalworking is required for CAD-CAM/CNC programmers
  • In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body is required to use the title

 

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Plastics Technology
  • Automation/Robotics
  • Wood Products/Wood Processing Related
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Find out more information about programs offered specifically for this career.

Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

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.

66%
Critical Thinking

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

64%
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.

63%
Monitoring

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

62%
Complex Problem Solving

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

60%
Writing

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

55%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

55%
Judgment and Decision Making

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

54%
Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

54%
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

53%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

1,515
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 35 2.3%
Kootenay 15 1.0%
Mainland/Southwest 1,130 74.6%
North Coast and Nechako 15 1.0%
Northeast 15 1.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 125 8.3%
Vancouver Island/Coast 180 11.9%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

490
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 (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 10 -0.5%
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 380 0.7%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 40 0.5%
Vancouver Island/Coast 60 0.7%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Manufacturing230
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services120
Construction50
Public Administration30
Wholesale Trade30
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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