Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) 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 few 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.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%