Job prospects Electrical Mechanic in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electrical mechanics" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Electrical mechanics in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical mechanics (NOC 72422) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Electrical mechanics in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electrical mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 36%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electrical mechanics across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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