Job prospects Construction Electricians And Repairers Foreman/woman in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2023-2025), there was a labour surplus for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology