Job prospects Electronic Component Assembler in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be Moderate for electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (NOC 94201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• 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 electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 60%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%

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