Job prospects Construction Electrician Apprentice in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. 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 Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The construction industry is expected to expand as builders respond to the demand generated by population growth and tight supply with resulting demand for employees.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology