Job prospects Electrical Wirer, Construction in the North Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the North Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the North Coast region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology