Job prospects Apprentice Electrician in the Northwest Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electricians (except industrial and power system)" in the Northwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Northwest 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Northwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Northwest region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electricians (except industrial and power system) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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