Job prospects Residential Electrician Supervisor in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations" in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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