Job prospects Fourth-class Power Engineer near Kentville (NS)

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Annapolis Valley 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 Power engineers and power systems operators in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 36%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 9%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

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