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Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)

(NOC 2242)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$61,171
Typical Education Background
Diploma/Certificate Excluding Apprenticeship
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
3,600

Career Overview

Electronic service technicians service and repair household and business electronic equipment such as audio and video systems, computers and peripherals, office equipment and other consumer electronic equipment and assemblies.

People in this occupation:

  • Work for electronic service and retail companies, wholesale distributors and service departments of electronic manufacturing companies

Duties

Electronic service technicians perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Install, maintain and repair household and business electronic equipment such as televisions, radios, video cassette recorders, stereo equipment, photocopiers, computers and peripherals
  • Inspect and test electronic equipment, components and assemblies using multimeters, circuit testers, oscilloscopes, logic probes and other electronic test instruments, tools and equipment
  • Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
  • Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment, assemblies and components following equipment manuals and schematics, and using soldering tools and other hand and power tools
  • Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
  • Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$61,171

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$34.62/hr
Median$29.33/hr
Low$17.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

7,100

% Employed Full Time

61%
Source: 2016 Census

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

  • Work takes place in a conventional environment such as an office, hospital or school.
  • Work is done near or with equipment, instruments, machinery, power tools or hand tools that may be a source of accident or injury.
  • Workers may be exposed to electrical circuitry, high tension wires, transformers or other equipment that may be a source of electrical shock.

Examples of activities during which workers may be at risk:

  • Installing or repairing electrical wiring, motors and generators
  • Maintaining underground power transmission and distribution systems
  • Operating semi-automatic electric arc welding equipment
  • Repairing industrial electrical control systems and devices

 

Career Pathways

Red Seal trade certification allows for mobility between provinces. Advancement to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

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Job Titles

Installer / repairer, audiovisual (AV)
Installer / repairer, electronic equipment
Installer / repairer, fire / security alarms
Installer / repairer, office machines
Installer / repairer, photoelectric sorter
Installer / repairer, public address (PA)
Installer / repairer, radio communication
Installer / repairer, TV studio equipment
Installer / servicer, satellite antenna
Installer / servicer, video equipment
Installer, alarm systems
Installer, closed circuit television
Repairer, amplifier / synthesizer
Repairer, video camera
Servicer, ATM (automatic teller machine)
Servicer, electronic cash register
Slot machine technician - casino
Supervisor, installation / repair
Supervisor, radio / TV repair
Supervisor, service technicians
Technician, computer equipment
Technician, repair - audio-video-stereo
Technician, service - radio / TV
Technician, totalizator systems

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of a two- to three-year college program in electronics, or
    • Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program in electronic servicing and repair, or
    • Completion of high school or college courses in electronics and on-the-job training is required.
  • Trade certification for electronics technicians (consumer products) is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, British Columbia and the Yukon.

For additional information, see SkilledTradesBC's website at https://skilledtradesbc.ca.

Those who are certified for an occupation by a regulator elsewhere in Canada can apply for the same certification from the regulator in B.C. Under the terms of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), most applicants who are transferring their credentials from elsewhere in Canada will not be required to complete additional training or testing. However, the B.C. regulator may ask applicants to provide further information such as a letter of good standing, references, or criminal record check.

For those who trained outside of Canada and never received certification from any Canadian jurisdiction, a full assessment is likely needed. Most occupational regulators have a process for assessment and recognize internationally trained applicants.

Contact the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC and/or the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General: Security Services for details on how to apply for certification in B.C.

For information about labour mobility in Canada, visit www.workersmobility.ca.

View a list of Professional Regulatory Authorities in B.C.

Trades training resources

Visit our trades training page at www.workbc.ca/trades to learn about apprenticeship and trades training in B.C.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Security Alarm Installer
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Find out more information about programs offered specifically for this career.

Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

64%
Repairing

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

61%
Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

60%
Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

60%
Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

58%
Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

57%
Operation Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.

57%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

56%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

56%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

55%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

Find out about employment types and trends by region and industry.

Employment

7,100
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 230 3.0%
Kootenay 200 2.5%
Mainland/Southwest 5,670 63.8%
North Coast and Nechako 90 1.6%
Northeast 150 1.1%
Thompson-Okanagan 990 11.3%
Vancouver Island/Coast 1,300 16.7%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

3,600
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 30 0.4%
Kootenay 90 1.0%
Mainland/Southwest 2,260 1.5%
North Coast and Nechako 60 2.9%
Northeast 30 1.3%
Thompson-Okanagan 410 2.0%
Vancouver Island/Coast 710 2.4%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Retail Trade115,500
Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services46,100
Construction72,700
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Wholesale Trade33,100
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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