Power engineers and power systems operators in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Cape Breton 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 power engineers and power systems operators in the Cape Breton region:

• Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 35%
  • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 22%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 21%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%