Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
Occupation · NOC 2021 22301 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 22301
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 939
- Median wage, Canada
- C$35.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,742
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About this occupation
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.
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
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.
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."
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 66 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 204 |
| 2023 | 155 |
| 2024 | 121 |
| 2025 | 147 |
| 2026 | 30 |
- Linamar Corporation95
- Subsea 7 Canada Inc.37
- CMW Consultants Ltd dba IAQ Technologies16
- Algoma Tubes Inc.15
- Trisotech Services Conseils en Informatique Inc.13
- Industries Machinex inc.11
- Catalyst Changers Inc.10
- DAO BE Inc.7
- 2168587 ontario ltd7
- Merkur Inc7
- STI Maintenance inc.6
- ALSTOM Transport Canada Inc6
- Trisotech services conseils en informatique6
- Altitude Aerospace Inc.5
- CBR Laser inc.5
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | 1,320 |
| 2025 | 95 | 1,210 |
| 2024 | 130 | 1,565 |
| 2023 | 105 | 1,365 |
| 2022 | 45 | 1,340 |
| 2021 | 20 | 860 |
| 2020 | 25 | 670 |
| 2019 | 60 | 1,650 |
| 2018 | 45 | 1,300 |
| 2017 | 85 | 1,080 |
| 2016 | 195 | 990 |
| 2015 | 120 | 720 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 840 |
| 2016 | 1,185 |
| 2017 | 1,165 |
| 2018 | 1,345 |
| 2019 | 1,710 |
| 2020 | 695 |
| 2021 | 880 |
| 2022 | 1,385 |
| 2023 | 1,470 |
| 2024 | 1,695 |
| 2025 | 1,305 |
| 2026 | 1,390 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2015 | 155 |
| 2016 | 190 |
| 2017 | 225 |
| 2018 | 300 |
| 2019 | 265 |
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2021 | 475 |
| 2022 | 250 |
| 2023 | 205 |
| 2024 | 190 |
| 2025 | 215 |
| 2026 | 160 |
- Canadian Experience Class1,695
- Federal Skilled Worker315
- Provincial Nominee Program275
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$23.08 | C$35.00 | C$51.28 |
| Alberta | C$18.03 | C$39.00 | C$65.00 |
| British Columbia | C$23.00 | C$37.00 | C$79.33 |
| Manitoba | C$23.73 | C$34.84 | C$53.51 |
| New Brunswick | C$25.00 | C$35.00 | C$43.27 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$22.00 | C$32.00 | C$54.31 |
| Nova Scotia | C$25.98 | C$38.80 | C$51.88 |
| Ontario | C$23.00 | C$38.00 | C$52.88 |
| Quebec | C$24.00 | C$35.00 | C$48.00 |
| Saskatchewan | C$27.45 | C$41.50 | C$61.66 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,742
- Vacancies advertised
- 1,958
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$30.00
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