Job prospects Telecommunications Equipment Installer in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Telecommunications installation and repair workers" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications installation and repair workers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Here are some key facts about Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 300 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): 52%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Telecommunications installation and repair workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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