Job prospects Communication Systems Technician in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications installation and repair workers in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 220 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): 70%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology