Electrical mechanics in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical mechanics (NOC 72422) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.

Here are some key facts about electrical mechanics in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical mechanics mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 15%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 12%