Job prospects Electrician in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electricians (except industrial and power system)" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 81%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Electricians (except industrial and power system) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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