Job prospects Powerline Technician in the Cariboo Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Electrical power line and cable workers in the Cariboo Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Cariboo region for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Electrical power line and cable workers in the Cariboo region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 75%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology