Job prospects Electrical Technician in the Fredericton–Oromocto
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians" in the Fredericton–Oromocto 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 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Fredericton–Oromocto over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Opportunities exist within a range of public and private sector clients, including public utilities, engineering firms, communication companies, health-care agencies, or a variety of manufacturing and processing enterprises.
  • Possessing a professional designation, such as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) accreditation, will improve chances of obtaining employment, as will a working knowledge of electrical codes and standards. Candidates will often be expected to have proficiency in certain software packages, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, INROADS, AutoTURN and Adobe Acrobat.

Here are some key facts about Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 12%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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