Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers in Cape Breton

The employment outlook will be Moderate for telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 40 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): 59%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 41%