Job prospects Technician, Communication Lines in the Calgary Region

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

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

• Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 49%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 42%

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