Job prospects Major Electric Appliance Repairer near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Appliance servicers and repairers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Appliance servicers and repairers near Vancouver (BC). There were far 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 Appliance servicers and repairers (NOC 72421) 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.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Appliance servicers and repairers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Appliance servicers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 53%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 27%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Appliance servicers and repairers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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