Power systems operators

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Good for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in New Brunswick 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.Power engineers and power systems operators are employed in sectors involving energy generation, such as utilities and manufacturing.A strong demand for electricity, including clean energy, is driving the demand for power engineers and power systems operators.A valid Power Engineer License from the Government of New Brunswick is often required by employers. These licenses require a combination of on the job and technical training.Licensing from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is required for control room operators at nuclear power plants.Experience working at heating plants, as well as operating boilers, turbines and generators is considered an asset. Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in New Brunswick: Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation. Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors: Utilities (NAICS 22): 41%Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 13%Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 6% 83% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 17% 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 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 8% compared to 48% 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: 16% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 50% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Good for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) 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.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Demand for this occupation is expected to be strong as there is employment in multiple sectors including construction, manufacturing, and the utilities sectors.Opportunities for this occupation are found in power generation plants, electrical power utilities, manufacturing plants, hospitals, universities and government and commercial establishments.Job prospects will be enhanced over the forecast period by government investments to expand utility infrastructure and power grid capacity to meet rising demand driven by strong residential construction, new commercial and industrial projects, and large AI data centers.Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,350 people work in this occupation. Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors: Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 17%Utilities (NAICS 22): 14%Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 9%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6% 66% of power engineers and power systems operators 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Good for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several 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?A variety of industries, with the leading share in electric power generation, transmission and distributionManufacturingWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Large investments in the utility infrastructureSome investments in manufacturingWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?There are three voluntary skilled trades associated with this occupational group in Ontario, namely, Facilities Mechanic, Facilities Technician, and Process Operator – Power.Here are some key facts about power engineers and power systems operators in Ontario: Approximately 10,300 people work in this occupation. Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors: Utilities (NAICS 22): 35%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482-483, 486, 487, 493): 6%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6% 84% of power engineers and power systems operators work all year, while 16% 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of power engineers and power systems operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 92% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 8% 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: 21% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 41% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations