Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 24%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 7%