Job prospects Generating Station Operator - Electrical Power Systems near Longueuil (QC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Power engineers and power systems operators" near Longueuil (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Power engineers and power systems operators near Longueuil (QC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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 Power engineers and power systems operators in the Montérégie region:

  • Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Power engineers and power systems operators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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