Job prospects Building Systems Technician in the Edmonton Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Power engineers and power systems operators in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Edmonton 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Power engineers and power systems operators in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,640 people work in this occupation.
• Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 25%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
  • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 8%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%

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