Job prospects Electrician in the Kootenay Region

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

The employment outlook will be very limited for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Kootenay 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology