Job prospects Power System Electrician in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Power system electricians" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Power system electricians in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be very good for Power system electricians (NOC 72202) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 system electricians in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Power system electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Utilities (NAICS 22): 90%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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