Job prospects Alarm System Technician in the Outaouais Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) in the Outaouais Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 22311) in the Outaouais 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The growth of telework in various industries increased demand for the installation of computers or office equipment, particularly at the start of the pandemic, which has supported this profession. With this change now firmly in place, the demand will adjust downward, which could lead to a reduction in employment. However, there will still be a demand for maintaining all of these devices.

Moreover, this profession will benefit from advanced features being added to a range of household equipment. The demand for security features (alarm and video surveillance systems) is expected to remain stable or even increase. Lastly, the appeal of installing and maintaining automated systems (home automation) should support the demand for these workers.

While the employment outlook is moderate at the provincial level, it will be limited or very limited in five regions.

Here are some key facts about Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 410 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 23%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 15%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology