Job prospects Telecommunications Service Tester in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Telecommunications installation and repair workers in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 62%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology