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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (NOC 94201) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 660 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 32%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 12%
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 10%
  • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 10%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

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