Job prospects Railway Signal Installer in the Southeast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Industrial electricians" in the Southeast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Industrial electricians in the Southeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Southeast region for the 2024-2026 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 Industrial electricians in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 19%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 15%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
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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