Computer, Electronic and Electrical Product Manufacturing Industry

June 2006

The Computer, Electronic and Electrical Product Manufacturing industry employed about 7,200 Albertans in 2005. The industry is expected to grow by a yearly average of 1.8 per cent, employing about 7,900 in 2010.

computer and peripheral equipment manufacturers
communications equipment manufacturers
audio and video equipment manufacturers
semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturers
navigational, measuring, medical and control instruments manufacturers
audio, video and hard disk media manufacturers
electric lighting equipment manufacturers
household appliance manufacturers
switchgear, generator and other electrical equipment manufacturers.

Industry Outlook (Adapted from Alberta Careers Update 2004)

Businesses are reinvesting in computers and software while prices remain low.
This industry is mainly supported by domestic demand so there is potential for export in the future.
The Alberta-California Venture Channel will facilitate access to markets in the United States.
Computer manufacturing, although a small industry, likely will see growth due to increased sales in the United States and Asia.
Voice Over Internet Protocol (Internet based telephone service) will present new opportunities.

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is the science and technology of building electronic circuits and devices from single atoms and molecules. It plays a vital role in health, energy, biotechnology, education, manufacturing, engineering and computer science.
There is a huge investment in Nanotechnology at the University of Alberta which includes the National Institute for Nanotechnology and the Informatics Circle of Research Excellence (iCore) nanotechnology research teams.
World markets for nanotechnology are expected to hit $1 trillion in less than 15 years.

Work in this Industry

Alberta occupational profiles that describe various types of work in this industry are listed in OCCinfo's Search by Industry: Other Manufacturing