Job prospects Cable Installer - Electrical Power near Québec (QC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Electrical power line and cable workers near Québec (QC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 63%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology