Job prospects Electrical Mechanic Apprentice in the Ottawa Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electrical mechanics" in the Ottawa Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electrical mechanics in the Ottawa 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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical mechanics (NOC 72422) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 Electrical mechanics in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electrical mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 50%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electrical mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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