Job prospects Construction Technician - Telecommunications in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications line and cable workers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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 moderate for Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 52%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 41%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology