Job prospects Electrical Engineering Design Technologist in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Saint John - St. Stephen 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 19%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 18%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%

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