Job prospects Cellular Telephone Technician in the Northeast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Telecommunications installation and repair workers in the Northeast 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 equipment installation and cable television service technicians in the Northeast region:

• Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 61%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology