Job prospects Electrician near Edmundston (NB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electricians (except industrial and power system) near Edmundston (NB). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it difficult to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 88%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology