Job prospects Electrician near Fort St. John (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) near Fort St. John (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Not many 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 Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology