Job prospects Hybrid Fiber Co-axial Network Technician  in the Ottawa Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications line and cable workers in the Ottawa Region. 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

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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology