Job prospects Lineman-technician/linewoman-technician - Telecommunications in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications line and cable workers in the Kingston–Pembroke 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

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Kingston - Pembroke region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 45%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 41%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology