Job prospects Electrical Foreman/woman in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in the Edmonton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 2,420 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

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