Job prospects Technician, Telecommunications near Port Hawkesbury (NS)

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a large labour surplus for Telecommunications installation and repair workers near Port Hawkesbury (NS). There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the Cape Breton 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 Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology