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

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Telecommunications line and cable workers in the Winnipeg Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Winnipeg region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 line and cable installers and repairers in the Winnipeg region:

• Approximately 260 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): 39%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 28%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology