Job prospects Construction Lineman/woman - Electrical Power Line in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2023-2025 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 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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 65%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 35%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology