Job prospects Technician, Telecommunications in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Telecommunications installation and repair workers in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• Several 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 equipment installation and cable television service technicians in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 70 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): 66%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology