Job prospects Electrician near Calgary (AB)

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a major labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) near Calgary (AB). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• The construction industry is expected to expand as builders respond to the demand generated by population growth and tight supply with resulting demand for employees.
• Home energy efficiency / retrofit programs funded by various levels of government programs are expected to continue to create demand in the renovation sector.
• Office to residential renovation activities are expanding in both Calgary and Edmonton.

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

• Approximately 6,290 people work in this occupation.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 88%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology