Job prospects Cable Splicer - Electrical Power in the Capitale-Nationale Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electrical power line and cable workers" in the Capitale-Nationale Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Electrical power line and cable workers in the Capitale-Nationale Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 Electrical power line and cable workers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 63%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electrical power line and cable workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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