Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in Bas-Saint-Laurent

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (NOC 22310) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region 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.

Employment in this occupation depends largely on trends influencing the manufacturing of computer and electronic products, as well as the use of machinery and equipment containing these products in various industries.

After experiencing a marked decline for several years due to intense international competition, this sector is expected to return to growth thanks to its continued efforts to diversify into new markets. However, in the short term, the uncertainty created by the trade war with the United States could diminish the positive impact on employment.

In the medium to long term, this occupational group will benefit from planned investments and developments in utilities, as well as accelerating automation and robotization in manufacturing companies.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 42%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 9%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 7%
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 7%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%