Job prospects Stationary Engineer in the Ottawa Region

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

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The employment outlook will be very good for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 21%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

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