Job prospects Splicer Technician - Telecommunications in the Laurentides Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers in the Laurentides Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be Limited for telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several 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 telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers in the Laurentides region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 51%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 45%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology