Job prospects Railway Signal Installer in the Capitale-Nationale Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial electricians" in the Capitale-Nationale Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few 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 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

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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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