Job prospects Building Construction Electrician in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology