Job prospects Electrical Engineering Design Technologist in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Opportunities exist within a range of public and private sector clients, including public utilities, engineering firms, communication companies, health-care agencies, or a variety of manufacturing and processing enterprises.
• Possessing a professional designation, such as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) accreditation, will improve chances of obtaining employment, as will a working knowledge of electrical codes and standards. Candidates will often be expected to have proficiency in certain software packages, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, INROADS, AutoTURN and Adobe Acrobat.

Here are some key facts about Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
  • Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%

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