Job prospects Journeyman/woman Construction Electrician in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology