Job prospects Electrical Wirer, Construction in the Red Deer Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electricians (except industrial and power system)" in the Red Deer Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Red Deer Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Red Deer region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

The construction industry is expected to expand as builders respond to the demand generated by population growth and tight supply with resulting demand for employees.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Red Deer region:

  • Approximately 720 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electricians (except industrial and power system) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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