Job prospects Line Technician, Telecommunications near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Telecommunications line and cable workers near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Several 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 620 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): 52%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 41%
  • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology