Job prospects Plant Maintenance Electrician in the Prince Albert Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Industrial electricians in the Prince Albert Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Prince Albert region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Industrial electricians in the Prince Albert region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 34%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 16%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 10%
  • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology