Job prospects Cable Installation Contractor in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations (NOC 72011) in the Calgary 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 2,560 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 19%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology