Electricians (except industrial and power system)

Northwest Territories

The employment outlook will be Good for electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in Northwest Territories for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Northwest Territories over the forecast period.For example, the planned construction of the $1.65 billion Mackenzie Valley Highway, connecting Wrigley to Norman Wells, is expected to generate employment in this occupation when construction begins in 2027 or 2028. Ongoing work at the $4 billion Giant Mine remediation site may also lead to construction employment.Local training for this occupation is available at Aurora College.Here are some key facts about electricians (except industrial and power system) in Northwest Territories: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 79%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 12%Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 88% compared to 88% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations75% of electricians (except industrial and power system) work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.26% of electricians (except industrial and power system) are self-employed compared to an average of 7% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 26% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 63% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 18% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for industrial electricians exceeds supply in some parts of the province, which suggests favourable hiring prospects for jobseekers. Those who already have a Red Seal and certification should have little difficulty finding work. Industrial electricians may be self-employed contractors, members of a union, or employed by a single industrial facility. A current barrier to employment for apprentices and those who are considering becoming an industrial electrician is a shortage of journeypersons to supervise them during their apprenticeship.Here are some key facts about electricians (except industrial and power system) in Nova Scotia: Approximately 2,950 people work in this occupation. Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 84% 55% of electricians (except industrial and power system) work all year, while 45% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.9% of electricians (except industrial and power system) are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% 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: 8% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 55% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 32% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Nunavut

The employment outlook will be Good for electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in Nunavut for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Nunavut over the forecast period.For example, the planned construction of a new air terminal in Rankin Inlet by 2026 and the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Iqaluit in 2027 are expected to generate employment in this occupation.The Government of Nunavut's proposed $3.3 billion project to connect Manitoba Hydro's power grid to five western Nunavut communities and a gold mine, if built, would also lead to new construction jobs in the territory.Nunavut has a shortage of skilled tradespeople to complete major public and private construction projects, leading to contractors routinely bringing in workers from southern Canada.Local training for this occupation is available at Nunavut Arctic College.Here are some key facts about electricians (except industrial and power system) in Nunavut: Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 79%Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 12%Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 78% compared to 87% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 22% compared to 13% for all occupations44% of electricians (except industrial and power system) work all year, while 56% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 15% compared to 37% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 31% compared to 15% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a