Job prospects Electrician in the Northern Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electricians (except industrial and power system)" in the Northern Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Northern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

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

  • Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
  • Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electricians (except industrial and power system) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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