Job prospects Controls Technician - Electrical And Electronics near Vancouver (BC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians near Vancouver (BC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) 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.
  • Several 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 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 17%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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