Job prospects Electrician in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Cape Breton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology