Work prospects for mechanical engineers in Canada are currently rated “Good.”** Employment in this group is growing at an above-average rate, and the unemployment rate, at 4%, is lower than the average rate.**
The work prospect outlook to 2009 is also rated “Good.”** The employment growth rate will likely be above average, due to the increased pressure on manufacturers to adopt new technologies.** In BC, a total of 1,010 positions for mechanical engineers are expected to become available between 2006 and 2011.*
* BC statistics from www.workfutures.bc.ca
** Canada-wide statistics from www.jobfutures.ca