Job prospects Circuit Board Assembler in the Halifax Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in the Halifax Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (NOC 94201) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 64%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 18%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 9%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%

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