Job prospects Broadcast Technician in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Broadcast technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Broadcast technicians (NOC 52112) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Broadcast technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Broadcast technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 91%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology