Job prospects Capacitor Assembler in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (NOC 94201) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 32%
    • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
    • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
    • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 10%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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