Job prospects Field Service Technician - Household And Business Equipment in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 22311) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region 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 small 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 the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 27%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 20%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology