21321 - Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
Broad Occupation Category
2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.
TEER
1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.
Major Group
21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.
Sub-major Group
213 - Professional occupations in engineering.
Minor Group
2132 - Manufacturing and processing engineers.
Main Duties
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Design plant layouts and production facilities
- Optimize machinery, workflows, and production processes
- Develop integrated manufacturing systems
- Analyze production costs, efficiency, and inventory systems
- Conduct time and work-measurement studies
- Plan workforce training and productivity programs
- Establish performance standards and wage systems
- Improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency
- Develop maintenance standards and procedures
- Lead health and safety programs
- Supervise engineering and technical teams
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:
- A bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field is required.
- A master's or doctoral degree may be required for advanced or research roles.
- Eligibility for licensing as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) is required.
- Completion of supervised Canadian engineering work experience is required.
- Passing provincial professional-practice examinations is required.
- Many employers offer health benefits, pension plans, paid leave, and career development opportunities.
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)22.00
Median ($/hour)40.87
High ($/hour)62.50
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)22.63
Median ($/hour)45.67
High ($/hour)80.00
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)30.00
Median ($/hour)44.23
High ($/hour)51.44
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)23.56
Median ($/hour)31.79
High ($/hour)50.00
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)22.88
Median ($/hour)33.89
High ($/hour)52.96
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)19.16
Median ($/hour)39.58
High ($/hour)62.49
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)26.45
Median ($/hour)41.71
High ($/hour)56.77
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)22.95
Median ($/hour)40.87
High ($/hour)57.69
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)20.75
Median ($/hour)41.35
High ($/hour)71.79
