Job prospects Chief Engineer - Electric Power in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Electrical and electronics engineers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Electrical and electronics engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 3,790 people work in this occupation.
• Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 16%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

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