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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians  (NOC 2241)
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region
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Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.

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Electrical and electronics engineering technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Design, develop and test power equipment and systems, industrial process control systems, telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems, micro-electronic systems and circuits, computers, computer systems and networks, and computer software
  • Supervise the building and testing of prototypes according to general instructions and established standards
  • Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems other than aircraft electronics or instruments
  • Carry out applied research in fields of electrical and electronic engineering and physics under the direction of scientists or engineers
  • Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
  • Write specifications, schedules and technical reports and control schedules and budgets.
Electrical and electronics engineering technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Assist in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic components, equipment, and systems
  • Assist in inspection, testing, adjusting and evaluation of incoming electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic components and assemblies to ensure conformance with product specifications and tolerances
  • Conduct life tests (burn-ins) on assemblies and record and analyze results
  • Assist in building and testing prototypes to specifications
  • Carry out a limited range of technical functions in support of research in electrical and electronic engineering and physics
  • Install, operate and maintain electrical and electronic equipment and systems
  • Calibrate electrical or electronic equipment and instruments according to technical manuals and written instructions
  • Collect and compile operational or experimental data and assist in the preparation of estimates, schedules, budgets, specifications and reports.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

La Pocatière, Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Amqui, Cabano, Causapscal, Matane, Mont-Joli, Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Pointe-au-Père, Trois-Pistoles, Le Bic

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Outlook & Prospects for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Bas-Saint-Laurent Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Good 2013-01-11

For the 2012-2014 period, job opportunities in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region are expected to be good for this occupation.

After increasing sharply in the 1990s, employment for electrical and electronics technologists and technicians has decrease slightly in Bas-Saint-Laurent. This situation is attributable to the decreased demand for machinery and equipment containing electronic components during the first half of the 2000s.

In the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, the main areas of employment are telecommunications (25%), manufacturing (15%), utilities (13%), repair and maintenance services (10%) and professional, scientific and technical services (8%).

Our scenario for the 2012-2014 forecast period anticipates a slight increase in the number of electrical and electronics technologists and technicians owing to an increase in hiring in the cell phone, telecommunications systems, marine science and utilities sectors. Most opportunities will open up mainly through the need to replace retiring electrical and electronics technologists.

Available labour is composed primarily of college graduates from electrotechnical programs and, to a lesser extent, a few unemployed workers with experience.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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