Job prospects Industrial Instrumentation And Electrical Technician near Edmonton (AB)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics near Edmonton (AB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics (NOC 22312) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new 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 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 1,240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 18%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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