Job prospects Power System Electrician in the Côte-Nord Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Power system electricians" in the Côte-Nord 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 Power system electricians in the Côte-Nord 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Power system electricians (NOC 72202) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 system electricians in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Power system electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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