Job outlooks for Electrical power line and cable workers

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high voltage lineman/linewoman (72203)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
    • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 56%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 83% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • 69% of electrical power line and cable workers work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 81% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 69%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 23%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 23%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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): 40%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 38%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 22%

  • Prince Edward IslandUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

    Electrical power line and cable workers is one of the trades that is expected to experience a worsening shortage of workers over the next several years, as retirements outnumber the number of new entrants.

    Nova Scotia Power is the major employer of workers in this occupation and requires applicants to have an Inter-Provincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate. The utility also has a 3.5-year Power Line Technician Apprenticeship program.

    Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 61%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 63% of electrical power line and cable workers work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of electrical power line and cable workers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 51% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 56%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 44%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 52%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 48%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 62%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 38%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 65%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 35%

    • Southern Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in New Brunswick 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 69%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • 68% of electrical power line and cable workers work all year, while 32% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 53% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 69%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 31%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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 Moncton - Richibucto 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): 81%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      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%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in Quebec 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 Quebec:

    • Approximately 2,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 64%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%
    • 66% of electrical power line and cable workers work all year, while 34% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of electrical power line and cable workers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 75% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): more than 95%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 68%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 32%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 48%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 42%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Centre-du-Québec 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 28%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 75%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%

    • Côte-Nord Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 65%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 6%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 5%

    • Estrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Estrie 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): 80%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Lanaudière 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 Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 83%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Laurentides 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 83%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 13%

    • Laval Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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 census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 910 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Mauricie 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 Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 56%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 44%

    • Montréal Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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 census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 910 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Montérégie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 56%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
        • Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing (NAICS 335): 5%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 65%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
        • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 6%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 5%

    • Outaouais Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 140 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): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 60%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%

  • OntarioGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in Ontario 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    What Types of Employers Are Out There?

    • Electric power generation, transmission and distribution companies 
    • Construction, especially electrical contractors

    What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

    • Investments in modernizing the utility grid and ongoing pole replacement activities
    • Healthy levels of construction also bode well for these workers

    What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

    • There is one voluntary skilled trade associated with this occupation in Ontario, namely, Powerline Technician
    • Training or completion of an apprenticeship is usually required.

    Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in Ontario:

    • Approximately 5,950 people work in this occupation.
    • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 66%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%
    • 75% of electrical power line and cable workers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of electrical power line and cable workers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 46% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 73%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 23%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 65%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 73%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 25%

    • London Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the London 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the London region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 77%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 17%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 6%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 51%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 49%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Northeast 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 72%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%

    • Northwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Northwest 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.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 71%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

    • Ottawa Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Ottawa 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 74%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 26%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 71%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%

    • Toronto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Toronto 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 49%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 38%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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 Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 80%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%

  • ManitobaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
    • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 81%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%
    • 86% of electrical power line and cable workers work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of electrical power line and cable workers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 64% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 80%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 20%

    • North Central Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 North Central region:

      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 63%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 37%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • South Central Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 South Central region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 63%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 37%

    • Southeast Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 73%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 27%

    • Southwest Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Southwest region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 94%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Winnipeg Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Several 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 Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 84%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 16%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in Saskatchewan 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 850 people work in this occupation.
    • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 65%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%
    • 75% of electrical power line and cable workers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of electrical power line and cable workers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 12% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 77% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Northern 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 Northern region:

      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 68%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 32%

    • Prince Albert Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Prince Albert 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 Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 68%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 32%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Regina - Moose Mountain 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 Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 71%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 24%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Saskatoon - Biggar 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 56%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 94%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Yorkton–Melville Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Yorkton - Melville 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Yorkton - Melville region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 54%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 46%

  • AlbertaModerate

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

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Alberta:

    • Approximately 1,850 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 51%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 39%
    • 76% of electrical power line and cable workers work all year, while 24% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of electrical power line and cable workers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 67% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 81%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 81%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 19%

    • Calgary Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 52%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 45%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 86%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 14%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 590 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 45%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 42%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 6%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 46%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 37%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
    • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 1,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Utilities (NAICS 22): 67%
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 30%
    • 75% of electrical power line and cable workers work all year, while 25% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of electrical power line and cable workers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 72% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

      Here are some key facts about electrical power line and cable workers in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 72%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 28%

    • Kootenay Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 68%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 32%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 470 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 62%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 34%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

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

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 78%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 22%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 electrical power line and cable workers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Electrical power line and cable workers mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 68%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 32%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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