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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial electricians" in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Industrial electricians in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several 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 Industrial electricians in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

Approximately 530 people work in this occupation.
Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 44%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology