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Other Professional Engineers, n.e.c.  (NOC 2148)
South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes agricultural and bio-resource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations which are not classified elsewhere.

agricultural engineer, bio-resource engineer, biomedical engineer, engineering physicist, engineering scientist, food processing engineer, marine engineer, naval architect, naval engineer, textile engineer.

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The following is a summary of the main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
  • Agricultural and bio-resource engineers design and develop machinery, structures, equipment and systems related to agriculture and food processing.
  • Biomedical engineers design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment and procedures; develop devices to assist persons with disabilities; advise hospital administrators on planning, acquisition and use of medical equipment; and modify and install or supervise installation of equipment.
  • Engineering physicists and engineering scientists conduct research, develop processes, programs and equipment to expand fundamental knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications.
  • Marine and naval engineers design and develop marine vessels and floating structures and associated marine power plants, propulsion systems and related systems and equipment and oversee the building, maintenance and repair of vessels and marine systems.
  • Textile engineers design and develop processes, equipment and procedures for the production of fibres, yarns and textiles.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Bulls Cove, Burgeo, Channel-Port aux Basques, Fortune, Grand Bank, Harbour Breton, Harbour Mille, Marystown

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Outlook & Prospects for Other Professional Engineers, n.e.c. in South Coast--Burin Peninsula 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 Other Professional Engineers, n.e.c. in South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region as well as in the rest of the Newfoundland and Labrador.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region Limited 2012-02-15

According to the 2006 Census, only a small number of people are employed in this occupation in the South Coast-Burin region. Therefore, it is likely that the chances of finding employment in this occupation are LIMITED. This means that there are relatively weak employment opportunities for skilled workers in this occupation. Although employment opportunities are limited in the South Coast-Burin region, opportunities may exist in other regions of the province. People who are interested in work elsewhere should research the opportunities for this occupation in other labour markets across the province.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Local Labour Market News

Week of Oct 01 – Oct 05, 2012

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