Job prospects Electrical Mechanic in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electrical mechanics" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electrical mechanics in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electrical mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 42%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
    • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 8%

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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