Job prospects Electronics Technician, Fire Alarms in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) (NOC 22311) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 2,050 people work in this occupation.
  • Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 15%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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