Job prospects Telecommunications Line Installer in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Telecommunications line and cable workers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 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 small 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 68%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology