Job prospects Stationary Engineer "B" And Refrigeration Plant Operator in the Calgary Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Power engineers and power systems operators" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Power engineers and power systems operators in the Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • A moderate number of 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 Power engineers and power systems operators in the Calgary region:

  • Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 18%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 16%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Power engineers and power systems operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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