Working as an Electrical & Electronics Technologist & Technician
Industry Overview
4,700 people are currently employed in this occupation in BC. Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians work for a variety of industries, including communications and biomedical engineering companies, utilities, electrical and electronics manufacturing, consulting firms, government, and in the manufacturing, processing and transportation industries. This broad employment base helps increase job opportunities.
Expanding networks for communications services such as cellular phones, wireless email and broadband Internet have increased the demand for workers in technical occupations.
The industry is moving away from using fossil fuels and moving towards alternate energy sources. Workers with specialization in alternate energy and transportation fields will be in higher demand.
Job Outlook in BC
Chart from WorkBC
Work BC provides job openings in BC regions from 2022-2032:
| Region | 2022 Employment |
Average Annual Employment Growth |
Expected Number of Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Island | 860 | 1.4% | 300 |
| Lower Mainland /Southwest | 3,630 | 1.2% | 1,320 |
| Thompson Okanagan | 670 | 1.3% | 200 |
| Kootenay | 140 | 0% | 10 |
| Cariboo | 220 | 0% | 20 |
| North Coast & Nechako | 90 | 1.1% | 10 |
| Northeast | 100 | 1.0% | 10 |
You can learn more about working as an electrical and electronics technologist or technician in BC from:
Types of Employers
Technologists and technicians are employed by a variety of industries including: electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.
Salary & Working Hours
The annual median salary for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians in BC is $80,202.
In BC regions, you can expect to earn:
Source: Chart from Job Bank Canada
Working Hours
Technologists and technicians typically work a regular 37 to 40 hour week; however, overtime may be required in order to complete projects on time or repair critical machinery.