Job prospects Electrician near Saint John (NB)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electricians (except industrial and power system)" near Saint John (NB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Electricians (except industrial and power system) near Saint John (NB). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

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.

Learn more

Labour Market Information Survey
Date modified: