Job prospects Electronic Communications Technician near Longueuil (QC)

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

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The employment outlook will be very good for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several 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 Montérégie region:

• Approximately 1,730 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): 55%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%

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