Job prospects Communication Technician - Construction in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Telecommunications line and cable workers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 68%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology