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Engineering Managers  (NOC 0211)
Annapolis Valley Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Engineering managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of an engineering department, service or firm. They are employed by a wide range of private sector and government establishments and by consulting engineering and scientific research companies.

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Engineering managers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of an engineering department, service or firm
  • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department, service, laboratory or firm
  • 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 personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
  • May participate directly in the design, development and inspection of technical projects or in the engineering work of the department.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Berwick, Bridgetown, Hantsport, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor, Wolfville

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Outlook & Prospects for Engineering Managers in Annapolis Valley Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Engineering Managers in Annapolis Valley Region as well as in the rest of the Nova Scotia.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Annapolis Valley Region Limited 2011-06-20

Currently the chances of Engineering Managers finding employment are limited because only a small number of people in this occupation are employed in the local area.

There are few engineering operations locally though some engineers may set up consulting businesses themselves and become self-employed. The burgeoning oil and gas industry holds a great deal of promise for this sector.

In Engineering management, it is becoming more common to have a Masters of Business Administration combined with a professional engineering degree. Employers will typically require that you have several years of hands-on experience leading and implementing project/action plans through various stages of operation. Postings for engineering jobs can be found on The Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia website at www.apens.ns.ca

Based on survey results of university graduates from the Maritimes, graduates of engineering programs are significantly more likely to be living outside the region, when compared to the average of all Maritime graduates. This outflow of engineering graduates could pose a challenge down the road, as the need for skilled workers intensifies, but could offer greater opportunities for those that stay in the region.

Although employment opportunities locally are limited, opportunities may exist in other areas of the province or in other regions of the country. People who are able to work elsewhere may want to research opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets within Nova Scotia and across the country. The future employment outlook for Engineering Managers in Nova Scotia is expected to be fair over the next 5 years.

Additional information on Engineering Managers (opportunities in other areas, training, who hires, current job openings, statistics and other information), is available on other parts of this web site.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Nova Scotia and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.