Job prospects Electrical Appliance Technician in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Appliance servicers and repairers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Appliance servicers and repairers (NOC 72421) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Appliance servicers and repairers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Appliance servicers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 71%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 20%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology