Job prospects Assembly Line Inspector And Tester - Electrical Equipment Manufacturing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region 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

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing (NOC 94202) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 48%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 20%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Assemblers and inspectors, electrical appliance, apparatus and equipment manufacturing across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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