Job prospects Telecommunication Cable Installer in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Telecommunications line and cable workers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications line and cable workers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 54%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 38%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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