NOC 2021 · 22301 · TEER 2
NOC 22301: Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
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.
TEER
TEER 2
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or supervisory work
Median wage (Canada)
$35.00 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
STEM
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 22301 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: not eligibleNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 22301 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
See all 186 high-wage occupationsCategory-based draws
- STEM
At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Mechanical engineering technologists
- 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
- 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.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- aeronautical technologist
- heating designer
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologist
- machine designer
- marine engineering technologist
- mechanical engineering technician
- mechanical engineering technologist
- mechanical technologist
- mould designer
- thermal station technician
- tool and die designer
- tool designer
All 49 job titles in NOC 22301
- aeronautical technologist
- aerospace engineering technician
- aerospace engineering technologist
- automation technician
- automation technologist
- cryonics engineering technologist
- die designer
- drone technician
- equipment development technician
- heating designer
- heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems technician
- heating, ventilating and air conditioning technician
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems specialist
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems technologist
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologist
- home automation technician
- house automation technician
- machine designer
- machine tool designer
- marine engineering technologist
- mechanical engineering design technologist
- mechanical engineering development technologist
- mechanical engineering equipment designer
- mechanical engineering technician
- mechanical engineering technologist
- mechanical equipment engineering assistant
- mechanical marine engineering technician
- mechanical technical inspector
- mechanical technologist
- mould designer
- nuclear engineering technician
- nuclear engineering technologist
- nuclear technologist
- power equipment design technician
- reliability technician
- robotics servicing technician
- robotics systems installer and repairer
- robotics technician
- robotics technologist
- ship repair technician
- thermal station technician
- tool and die designer
- tool designer
- unmanned aerial system (UAS) maintainer
- unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operator - Canadian Armed Forces
- unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technician
- vibration technologist
- wind tunnel test technician
- wind tunnel test technologist
Requirements
Employment requirements
- 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."
Additional information
- 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.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 22301 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $23.08 | $35.00 | $51.28 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.00 | $32.00 | $54.31 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.83 | $28.41 | $48.54 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $25.98 | $38.80 | $51.88 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| New Brunswick | $25.00 | $35.00 | $43.27 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $24.00 | $35.00 | $48.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $23.00 | $38.00 | $52.88 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $23.73 | $34.84 | $53.51 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $27.45 | $41.50 | $61.66 | Small Area Estimation, 2024 |
| Alberta | $18.03 | $39.00 | $65.00 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $23.00 | $37.00 | $79.33 | Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank's 3-year employment outlook for this occupation, by province and territory.
ModerateNewfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 39%
Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 10%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 7%
Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
71% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
10% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 90% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 10% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 71% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 14% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModeratePrince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Prince Edward Island:
Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 24%
Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 21%
Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 483, 486, 487, 493): 13%
56% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 11% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 48% compared to 25% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%
Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 7%
Other transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336, except 3366): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 18% for all occupations
80% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in New Brunswick:
Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 31%
Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 10%
Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 5%
75% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 90% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 10% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: n/a
high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 61% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateQuebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Quebec:
Approximately 8,900 people work in this occupation.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 18%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
Construction (NAICS 23): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
73% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
Less than 5% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 8% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 57% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 43%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 11%
Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
70% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 30% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
11% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 64% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Alberta:
Approximately 3,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 22%
Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
73% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
11% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 93% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 7% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
ModerateBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in British Columbia:
Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 21%
Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 8%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
73% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
15% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 53% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
LimitedOntario
The employment outlook will be Limited for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Manufacturing companies, especially in transportation equipment and machinery production
Engineering services
Construction
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Shift towards more advanced processes in manufacturing, including new production lines and increased use of robotics
However, job prospects are expected to be moderated due to weak business conditions in the sector, particularly automotive production
Favourable levels of construction activity should add some job opportunities
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
There is one voluntary skilled trade associated with this occupation in Ontario, namely, Die Designer
Voluntary designation as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) is available through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Ontario:
Approximately 8,800 people work in this occupation.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 16%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 15%
Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 13%
Construction (NAICS 23): 7%
Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 5%
74% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
8% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 60% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22301) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Manitoba:
Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 18%
Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 17%
Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 8%
Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%
80% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 20% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
5% of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: 91% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: 9% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 13% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 52% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points. Most provinces run occupation-targeted draws or in-demand lists, and some accept TEER 4 and 5 occupations that Express Entry does not.
Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 22301 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
Similar occupations
Related NOC codes
Classified elsewhere
If your duties fit one of these better, use that code instead.
- 22212 Drafting technologists and technicians
- 22211 Industrial designers
- 62100 Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade
Same occupation group
Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineering
- 22300 Civil engineering technologists and technicians
- 22302 Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians
- 22303 Construction estimators
Questions
NOC 22301: common questions
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Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 2Natural and applied sciences and related occupationsBroad Category
- 22Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciencesMajor Group
- 223Technical occupations related to engineeringSub-major Group
- 2230Technical occupations in civil, mechanical and industrial engineeringMinor Group
- 22301Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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