Job prospects Electrician, Shipyard near Québec (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial electricians" near Québec (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Industrial electricians near Québec (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • 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 Industrial electricians in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 59%
    • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 26%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Industrial electricians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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