Job prospects Generating Station Operator - Electrical Power Systems near Cranbrook (BC)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Power engineers and power systems operators near Cranbrook (BC). There were far 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 good for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Power engineers and power systems operators in the Kootenay region:

• Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 33%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 18%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 16%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology