Industrial electricians

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Investments in industrial projects and mining and improved commercial construction are expected to increase demand for this occupation.Sustained demand for this occupation is expected, as most employment is in the construction sector.Here are some key facts about industrial electricians in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation. Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 37%Construction (NAICS 23): 26%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 8% 66% of industrial electricians work all year, while 34% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of industrial electricians are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% 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: 8% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 78% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Good for industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.New and expanding developments in mining should be a key source of job opportunities for this occupation. Certified journeypersons will have improved employment prospects.Here are some key facts about industrial electricians in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation. Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 57%Construction (NAICS 23): 11%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 9%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5% 52% of industrial electricians work all year, while 48% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 69% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several 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 industrial electricians in Nova Scotia: Approximately 950 people work in this occupation. Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors: Ship and Boat Building (NAICS 3366): 35%Construction (NAICS 23): 17%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 5% 61% of industrial electricians work all year, while 39% 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 45 weeks compared to 42 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: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 61% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% 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: n/a