Job prospects Generating Station Operator - Electrical Power Systems near Calgary (AB)

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

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Power engineers and power systems operators in the Calgary region:

• Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 18%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

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