Job prospects Technician, Communication Lines in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications line and cable workers in the Northeast Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 65%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 35%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology