Job prospects Transmission Lineman/woman - Electric Power Systems in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Electrical power line and cable workers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 79%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology