Job prospects Generating Station Operator - Electrical Power Systems in the Estrie Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Power engineers and power systems operators in the Estrie Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Several 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 Power engineers and power systems operators in the Estrie region:

• Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 44%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 6%

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