Job prospects Electrical Power System Technician in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation.
• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 17%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology