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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Industrial electricians in the Nechako Region. There were far 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

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 electricians in the Nechako region:

Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 64%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 18%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology