Job prospects Control Room Operator - Electrical Power Systems in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Power engineers and power systems operators in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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

The employment outlook will be Moderate for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 30%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology