Electrical power line and cable workers in Saint John - St. Stephen

The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 79%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 21%