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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Power engineers and power systems operators" in the Cariboo Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Power engineers and power systems operators in the Cariboo 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 Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 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.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

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

  • Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 36%
    • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 17%
    • Forestry and logging (NAICS try and loggin): 15%
    • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Power engineers and power systems operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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