Job prospects Electrical Technician near Winnipeg (MB)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians near Winnipeg (MB). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be very good for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 56%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

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