Electrical and electronics engineering technologists
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
SK, AB, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Design, develop and test power equipment and systems, industrial process control systems, telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems, microelectronic systems and circuits, computers, computer systems and networks, and computer software
- Supervise the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards
- Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments
- Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists or engineers
- Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
- Write specifications, schedules and technical reports and control schedules and budgets.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of a two- or three-year college program in electrical or electronics engineering technology, computer engineering technology, telecommunications technology or an equivalent is usually required for electrical or electronics engineering technologists.
- checkCertification in electrical or electronics engineering technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required for some positions.
- checkA period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.
- checkIn Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title "Professional Technologist."
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in Saskatchewan: Approximately 800 people work in this occupation. Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 18%Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 10%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10% 73% of electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.8% of electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 91% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 9% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
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Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Good for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in Alberta: Approximately 2,850 people work in this occupation. Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 19%Construction (NAICS 23): 15%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations69% of electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.9% of electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 89% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 11% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 52% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 12% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
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Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.There is a fairly broad base of employers for this occupation, many of whom are involved with specialized technologies. The Canadian Forces on occasion recruit for those with electronics backgrounds. Job seekers with specific training and experience will have the best chance of finding work. The specialized nature of work can limit opportunities for some, while at the same time it can make it difficult for employers to find people with the right skills and experience.Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia: Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation. Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 12%Construction (NAICS 23): 9%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 9%Utilities (NAICS 22): 8% 75% of electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.7% of electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 88% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 12% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 56% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
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TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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1 active role · Abbotsford, BC
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