Job prospects Industrial Electrician Apprentice in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial electricians" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Industrial electricians in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Industrial electricians in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 2,360 people work in this occupation.
  • Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 24%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 18%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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