72200 economic 2025-2027
Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake Limited
Canada Moderate
Electricians (except industrial and power system) in Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$26.63
/hr
Typical
$40.93
/hr
Experienced
$59.63
/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for electricians (except industrial and power system) (NOC 72200) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- The construction industry is expected to expand as builders respond to the demand generated by population growth and tight supply with resulting demand for employees.
- Home energy efficiency / retrofit programs funded by various levels of government programs are expected to continue to create demand in the renovation sector.
Here are some key facts about electricians (except industrial and power system) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Electricians (except industrial and power system) mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 5%