Job prospects Telecommunication Line Tester in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,090 people work in this occupation.
• Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 60%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology