Job prospects Electrical Foreman/woman in the Kootenay Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Kootenay Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 20%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology