Job prospects Cable Installer - Electrical Power near Regina (SK)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Electrical power line and cable workers" near Regina (SK) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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 Electrical power line and cable workers in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

  • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Utilities (NAICS 22): 69%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Electrical power line and cable workers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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