Power system electricians

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Good for power system electricians (NOC 72202) in Ontario 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.What Types of Employers Are Out There?Electric power generation, transmission and distributionA smaller number work in utility system construction or as electrical building equipment contractorsWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Investments in the utilities industry over the forecast period, will support opportunities in this occupation What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?There is one voluntary skilled trade associated with this occupation in Ontario, named, Relay and Instrumentation Technician.Here are some key facts about power system electricians in Ontario: Approximately 1,750 people work in this occupation. Power system electricians mainly work in the following sectors: Utilities (NAICS 22): 85%Construction (NAICS 23): 13% 64% of power system electricians work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% 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 power system electricians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% 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: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 5% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 43% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for power system electricians (NOC 72202) 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.Not many 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 power system electricians in Alberta: Approximately 850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Power system electricians mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 51%Utilities (NAICS 22): 37% 56% of power system electricians work all year, while 44% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of power system electricians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% 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 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 62% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for power system electricians (NOC 72202) in Saskatchewan 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.Here are some key facts about power system electricians in Saskatchewan: Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Power system electricians mainly work in the following sectors: Utilities (NAICS 22): 89%Construction (NAICS 23): 11% 81% of power system electricians work all year, while 19% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks 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: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 71% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a