Job prospects Line Technician, Telecommunications near Edmonton (AB)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Telecommunications line and cable workers" near Edmonton (AB) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many 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 Edmonton region:

Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 46%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 43%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology