NOC 21310: Electrical and electronics engineers

The employment outlook will be Good for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Increasing use of electronic components in industrial machinery.

Workers in this occupation are concentrated in the Saskatoon region.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineers in Saskatchewan:

Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.

Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 37%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 25%

Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5%

84% of electrical and electronics engineers work all year, while 16% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

8% of electrical and electronics engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 84% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 16% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 69% compared to 18% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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.

Mining, technology and ocean industries provide potential opportunities over the forecast period. Candidates must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador (PEGNL) to practice as an electrical and electronics engineer. However, employers will often hire university graduates who meet the academic requirements for registration with PEGNL but have not yet fulfilled other requirements. Digital literacy is an asset and knowledge of certain software packages and processes may improve an individual's chances at obtaining employment, depending on the type of work.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineers in Newfoundland and Labrador:

Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 41%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 18%

Air transportation (NAICS 481): 7%

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 5%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 83% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations

74% of electrical and electronics engineers work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.

9% of electrical and electronics engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 7% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 66% compared to 14% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 20% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

This is one of the largest groups of engineers in the province, and the Halifax area has a fairly broad base of employers who are involved with specialized electrical/electronic technologies. Power developments, the Irving Shipbuilding project and its subcontractors, telecommunications companies, engineering firms and employers involved with marine technologies are among potential sources of employment. As with many occupations, prospects for less-experienced workers may vary, and the large majority of employment occurs in the Halifax area.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineers in Nova Scotia:

Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.

Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 28%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 19%

Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 12%

Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations

77% of electrical and electronics engineers work all year, while 23% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

7% of electrical and electronics engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 88% compared to 51% for all occupations

Women: 13% compared to 49% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 66% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 19% compared to 10% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in New Brunswick 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.

Electrical and electronics engineers are employed in engineering firms, for public utilities and a variety of other businesses.

Candidates must be registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick, in order to practice as a Civil engineer. However, employers will often hire university graduates who are working towards accreditation.

Technological advancements are increasingly broadening the scope of knowledge required by electrical and electronics engineers. Some examples include renewable energy, 5G technology and electronic vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

Digital literacy is an asset and knowledge of certain software packages and processes may improve job prospects, depending on the type of work. Valuable skills for electrical engineers include technical writing, computer-aided design (CAD), research and development, project planning, mapping, data visualization and database management. Some employers will require certifications in order to demonstrate proficiency in certain areas.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineers in New Brunswick:

Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:

Utilities (NAICS 22): 31%

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 28%

Computer and Electrical Manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 7%

Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations

82% of electrical and electronics engineers work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

11% of electrical and electronics engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 87% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 13% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: n/a

high school diploma or equivalent: n/a

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 23% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 68% compared to 16% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 7% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.

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 electrical and electronics engineers in Quebec:

Approximately 8,700 people work in this occupation.

Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 27%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 13%

Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 9%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 7%

Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 5%

81% of electrical and electronics engineers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

5% of electrical and electronics engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 89% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 11% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 5% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 64% compared to 17% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in Manitoba 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 electrical and electronics engineers in Manitoba:

Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.

Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:

Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 37%

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 30%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 15%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations

86% of electrical and electronics engineers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

7% of electrical and electronics engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 86% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 14% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 31% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 60% compared to 20% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 8% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in Alberta 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 electrical and electronics engineers in Alberta:

Approximately 5,900 people work in this occupation.

Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 47%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%

Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 5%

Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 93% compared to 80% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations

75% of electrical and electronics engineers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

14% of electrical and electronics engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 86% compared to 53% for all occupations

Women: 14% compared to 47% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 64% compared to 21% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 9% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

A growing tech sector, advancements in robotics and new innovation hubs, could create job opportunities.

Employment in this sector has fluctuated throughout 2025, as a tough investment climate and high interest on loans led some companies to reduce their workforce.

Employment opportunities are centered in the Lower Mainland-Southwest region, as many companies have headquarters offices in Metro Vancouver; Victoria and the Okanagan are also emerging as tech hubs.

Occupations that create automation systems include engineering, technology, and data science fields.

These roles are central to designing, building, and maintaining automated processes in industries like manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and IT.

Electrification and E.V.

projects support employment in this occupation.

Some analytical duties of this occupation are likely to change with adoption of digital innovations, which may enable workers to do their jobs more efficiently.

Examples include cloud computing to improve data management and analysis (for example forecasting, optimizing, natural language processing), and blockchain for transparent and secure digital transactions.

Some technology companies, particularly software engineering teams, are transforming to adapt to AI as a product feature and to replace staff as a central operational strategy.

BC Hydro has put out several calls for power and has pledged to spend on several significant capital projects that could benefit employment.

The Government of Canada’s plans to increase defence spending will likely create job opportunities.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineers in British Columbia:

Approximately 5,200 people work in this occupation.

Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 34%

Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 16%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 12%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9%

Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:

Full-time workers: 95% compared to 78% for all occupations

Part-time workers: 5% compared to 22% for all occupations

79% of electrical and electronics engineers work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.

13% of electrical and electronics engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 88% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 12% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 28% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 59% compared to 22% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 12% for all occupations

The employment outlook will be Limited for electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 21310) in Ontario 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.

What Types of Employers Are Out There

Variety of industries, but the leading share is in professional, scientific and technical services industry, mainly in engineering and related services

Manufacturing, including computer and electronic product, and transportation equipment producers

Utilities, mainly electric power generation, transmission and distribution.

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment

Manufacturing industry’s shift towards more advanced processes

However, job prospects are expected to be moderated due to weak business conditions in the sector, particularly in automotive production

Ongoing demand for engineering consulting services across other industries

Investments in the province’s energy grid

What Skills Do I Need To Succeed

Generally, ‘engineering’ is a regulated occupation in Ontario. Individuals must be licensed by Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) to practise ‘professional’ engineering in the province

An unlicensed engineering graduate can carry out work in the occupation, however

a licensed engineer must take responsibility and sign off on the work

What Other Information Will I find Helpful

In general, Bridging Programs are available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.

Here are some key facts about electrical and electronics engineers in Ontario:

Approximately 16,350 people work in this occupation.

Electrical and electronics engineers mainly work in the following sectors:

Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 30%

Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 11%

Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 8%

Utilities (NAICS 22): 7%

Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

81% of electrical and electronics engineers work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.

10% of electrical and electronics engineers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.

The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:

Men: 87% compared to 52% for all occupations

Women: 13% compared to 48% for all occupations

The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:

no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations

apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations

bachelor's degree: 53% compared to 24% for all occupations

university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 36% compared to 13% for all occupations

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.