Job prospects Fire Alarm Technician in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Other repairers and servicers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest 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 moderate for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 22311) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.

Here are some key facts about Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 3,970 people work in this occupation.
• Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology