Workers will need different training and skills. Will you be ready for what comes next? Canada’s electricity industry is evolving. Powerful forces are reshaping the electricity sector. Energy policies are going green. New technologies are changing the way we generate, store and distribute power. And the workforce isn’t getting any younger. These changes—and more—have made the recruit- ment and retention of people with the right qualifications and the right skills a must. Electricity Human Resources Canada’s Workforce in Motion labour market intelligence (LMI) study gives you a look into the changes expected in the electricity sector’s labour force from now until 2022—with recommendations to make sure you’ll be ready. 20,500 new employees will be needed by 2022: equivalent to 20% of the current labour force Companies need younger and more diverse employees. Today’s labour force includes just: What occupations will be easiest to hire for in 2022? What occupations will be most difficult to hire for in 2022? “This report answers all your questions—and some you hadn’t even thought to ask—about the electricity sector’s workforce. If you want to stay competitive, this report can form an important part of your toolkit.” – HEATHER WHITTERS, SENIOR MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES, NUCLEAR NB POWER 86% to replace retiring employees 14% to meet expansion demand New employees under the age of 25 persons with disabilities indigenous people women 26% 5% 5% 3% Make sure you’re prepared for the electricity sector’s transformation in the immediate future. For more information visit electricityhr.ca/workforce-in-motion Professional skills like communications, time management and critical thinking. Cross-training between disciplines. Construction managers Civil engineering technologists Power systems operators Most information and communications occupations Electrical mechanics The skills to handle legacy systems and cutting-edge technologies. Continuous learning and upskilling are now more important than ever. Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is a national, not-for-profit organization that conducts research and develops tools to support the HR challenges and opportunities in the electricity sector, and ensures industry stakeholders across Canada have a voice. To learn more, visit www.electricityhr.ca. This project was funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.