Electrical and electronics engineers in Ottawa

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in the Ottawa region 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.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineers in the Ottawa region:

• Approximately 2,880 people work in this occupation.
• Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%