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Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
What they do?
Electricians in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
A. Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
B. Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
C. Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
D. Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
E. Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
F. Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
G. Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair
Where they find work?
1. Construction - 72.0%
2. Other services (except public administration) - 3.0%
3. Public administration - 3.0%
4. Retail trade - 2.0%
5. Educational services - 2.0%
What education do I need?
1. You usually need a high school diploma.
2. You usually need a four- to five-year apprenticeship program.
3. Trade certification is compulsory for construction electricians in all provinces/territories except Manitoba. It is available, but voluntary, in Manitoba.
4. Trade certification is compulsory for domestic and rural electricians in Ontario and Quebec. It is available, but voluntary, in Newfoundland.
5. According to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, you need a Construction and Maintenance Licence.
6. Qualified electricians may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country.
High School Subject that will help:
1. Math
2. English
3. Industrial Arts (Electricity)
What can you expect to make:
The average hourly wages for Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) is $20.92/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the trades, transport and equipment operators sector and close to the average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004.
Average Wage
Expected Wage by Age
Unemployment:
9% of Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations.
Unemployment
Trends in Unemployment
Current Job Outlook:
The job outlook for Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) is considered Average because:
1. Employment grew at an average rate.
2. Hourly wages ($20.92) are close to the average ($18.07), and the rate of wage growth is close to the average.
3. The unemployment rate (9%) is above the 2004 average (7%).
Future Job Prospects:
Your job outlook will continue to be Average because:
1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the average.
2. The retirement rate will likely be above average and the number of retiring workers should contribute to job openings.
3. The number of job seekers will likely match the number of job openings.
Highest Concetration:
The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
Unionization Rate:
The unionization rate (53%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations.
Useful Experience:
1. Maintenance
2. Construction
3. Appliance repair
Part Time Workers
Part time workers:
3% of Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 60,600 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 23% since 1997.
Age Demographics
Age Demographics:
The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be above average because of a tendency to retire at an earlier-than-average age (58).
