Electronics assemblers and fabricators

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (NOC 94201) 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.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 electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors: Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 80%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6%Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 6% 66% of electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers work all year, while 34% 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: 41% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 59% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 22% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 27% 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

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (NOC 94201) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in Alberta: Approximately 750 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors: Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 40%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 6%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6% 69% of electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers 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 43 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 55% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 45% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 11% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

British Columbia

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers (NOC 94201) in British Columbia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.British Columbia’s advanced manufacturing hubs are located near its urban centres, primarily Vancouver.  Employment opportunities are supported by large public infrastructure investments such as EV charging networks, large battery storage systems and BC Hydro capital project expansions.  This occupation may benefit from expansions to grid electrification as well as heating and cooling equipment manufacturing (for example heat pumps, AC).  The manufacturing sector has fallen in terms of contribution to GDP in the province over the last few years; new industry regulations, competition with the United States and real estate costs have increased the burden on manufacturing businesses.  Wood product manufacturing, food processing, machinery, and fabricated metal products are the largest manufacturing industries in British Columbia; these are also among the top British Columbia exports to the U.S., which have been impacted by tariffs.Here are some key facts about electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers in British Columbia: Approximately 1,350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers mainly work in the following sectors: Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 63%Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations67% of electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers work all year, while 33% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of electronics assemblers, fabricators, inspectors and testers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 52% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 48% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations