Job prospects Rig Electrician in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial electricians" in the Camrose–Drumheller Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Industrial electricians in the Camrose–Drumheller Region over the past few years (2019-2021) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several 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 Industrial electricians in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

  • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 54%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 12%
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 10%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Industrial electricians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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