Job prospects Line Installer-repairer - Telecommunications near Ottawa (ON)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Telecommunications line and cable workers" near Ottawa (ON) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications line and cable workers near Ottawa (ON). 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 53%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 41%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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