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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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  • Job description
  • Advancement and mobility
  • Hourly wage
  • Job prospects for 2022-2026
  • Sectors of activity
  • Training and requirements
  • Main skills and characteristics
  • Personality profiles (RIASEC)
  • Additional information

Job description

These individuals provide technical services in the design, production, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment. They are employed by:

  • Electric utility companies
  • Communications companies
  • Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment
  • Technical consulting companies
  • Various manufacturing companies
  • The public service

Environment

  • Controlled ambient temperature
  • Equipment, machinery, tools
  • Electricity

Main tasks

  • Design, develop, test, and adjust components, assemblies, equipment, and systems.
  • Supervise the construction and testing of prototypes.
  • Conduct applied research under the direction of researchers or engineers.
  • Install and operate equipment and systems, maintain them, and evaluate the performance of components.
  • Writes specifications and technical reports.
  • Develop schedules and budgets.
  • Prepare estimates and specifications.

Advancement and mobility

  • There is some mobility to related positions (maintenance and repair of electronic equipment, instrumentation, avionics, etc.).
  • Experience leads to management positions.

Hourly wage

The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.
Minimum
$22.00
Median
$33.00
Maximum
$48.00

Job prospects for 2022-2026

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Job prospects for 2022-2026

Job prospects

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Very good

All of Québec

Non available
Limited
Good
Very good
Non available

Total jobs for 2021

All of Québec

13,000

All of Québec

na

Gender distribution

All of Québec

Not available.
8.5% Female
91.5% Male

Not available.
  • 8.5% Female
  • 91.5% Male

Job types

All of Québec

Not available.
Full time
Part time

Not available.
  • Full time
  • Part time

Yearly wage on 2015

All of Québec

$66,000

All of Québec

Other characteristics

All of Québec

  • Non traditional for women
  • None

All of Québec

  • Non traditional for women
  • None

Sectors of activity

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Utilities
    NAICS 22
    13% of jobs
  2. Computer, Electronic, Electrical Products
    NAICS 334, 335
    13% of jobs
  3. Wholesale Trade
    NAICS 41
    7% of jobs
  4. Architectural, Engineering and Related Services and Specialized Design Services
    NAICS 5413, 5414
    7% of jobs
  5. Health Care
    NAICS 621, 622, 623
    6% of jobs
  6. Others
    54% of jobs

All of Québec

Not available.
  1. Utilities
    NAICS 22
    13% of jobs
  2. Computer, Electronic, Electrical Products
    NAICS 334, 335
    13% of jobs
  3. Wholesale Trade
    NAICS 41
    7% of jobs
  4. Architectural, Engineering and Related Services and Specialized Design Services
    NAICS 5413, 5414
    7% of jobs
  5. Health Care
    NAICS 621, 622, 623
    6% of jobs
  6. Others
    54% of jobs