Job prospects Apprentice Electrician in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

• Employment prospects are positive due to the high level of construction activity in the province. Construction levels in other provinces might also affect prospects, as electricians tend to be fairly mobile.
• Maintenance, repair and retrofits of computerized heating, lighting, ventilation, air conditioning and alarm systems in buildings may continue to provide some employment opportunities for electricians with skilled knowledge of these systems. Electricians may face periods of unemployment as they move between projects. A number of electricians are self-employed which can help to maintain employment during periods of economic uncertainty. Workers in this occupation are often required to travel between job sites and working overtime and on weekends can be common.
• The construction electrician occupation is regulated in New Brunswick. As such, candidates are expected to hold a New Brunswick Diploma of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification. A Red Seal endorsement will further enhance prospects.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 88%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology