Job prospects Computer Field Service Technician in New Brunswick

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Job opportunities in New Brunswick

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 22311) in New Brunswick for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Increased consumer demand for advanced digital equipment should continue to create opportunities for technicians, especially for those who stay up-to-date with the latest technologies. However, due to the declining price of electronics, as new technology emerges and the speed with which it changes and improves, many people now prefer to replace an electronic device rather than repair it. This change in consumer habits may dampen job opportunity prospects in the repair and maintenance sub-industry.
• Employers will typically provide training on the job. However, additional training and certification would be seen as an asset. For those employed to service fire alarms, for instance, Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) certification demonstrates to employers that the candidate is capable of working with this technology.
• A valid driver's license may be required and communications skills are considered an asset.

Here are some key facts about Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) in New Brunswick:

• Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
• Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 18%
  • Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 13%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%
  • Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 11%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
• 75% of electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
• 12% of electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 30% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 23% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

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