Job prospects Electrical Wirer, Construction in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology