Industrial electricians in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Good for industrial electricians (NOC 72201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about industrial electricians in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Industrial electricians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 30%
  • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 6%