Job prospects Apprentice Electrician near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) near Vancouver (BC). 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 very limited for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) 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.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 9,770 people work in this occupation.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 88%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology