Job prospects Lineman-technician/linewoman-technician - Telecommunications near Halifax (NS)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications line and cable workers near Halifax (NS). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 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 line and cable installers and repairers in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 69%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 24%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology