Job prospects Technician, Communication Lines in the Northwest Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Telecommunications line and cable workers in the Northwest Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Northwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small 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 Northwest region:

• Approximately 110 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): 87%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology