Job prospects Power System Electrician near Ville de Saguenay (QC)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Power system electricians" near Ville de Saguenay (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

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

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Power system electricians near Ville de Saguenay (QC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Power system electricians (NOC 72202) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Power system electricians in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Power system electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 90%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology