Job prospects Electrician near Red Deer (AB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) near Red Deer (AB). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Red Deer region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology