Job prospects Production Operator - Electronic Equipment Manufacturing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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

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The employment outlook will be good for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (NOC 94201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 61%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

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