Job prospects Alarm System Technician in the Estrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) in the Estrie 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 Estrie 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 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 Estrie region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 21%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 11%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology