Job prospects Telecommunications Service Tester near Toronto (ON)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Telecommunications installation and repair workers" near Toronto (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications installation and repair workers near Toronto (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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the Toronto 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians in the Toronto region:

  • Approximately 4,710 people work in this occupation.
  • Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 54%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Telecommunications installation and repair workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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