Job prospects Plant Maintenance Electrician in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial electricians in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Industrial electricians in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 22%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 19%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 9%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology