Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers
Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers install, repair and maintain telecommunication lines and cables, cable television transmission and distribution systems and associated hardware. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
SK, NS, AB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Install, remove, maintain and repair aerial and underground telephone, coaxial and fibre optic cable television, and other telecommunication transmission and distribution lines, cables and associated hardware
- Splice and repair various types and sizes of telephone and other telecommunication cables including single line, coaxial and fibre optic
- Repair or replace faulty cables, power supplies, amplifiers and other associated transmission and distribution equipment
- Inspect, monitor, test and adjust telecommunication transmission lines and cables and distribution systems
- Analyze and record test results
- Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures or work in confined spaces such as trenches, tunnels and crawl spaces
- Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
- Assist in the erection and removal of telecommunication poles, towers and associated support structures
- May operate excavation machinery and other heavy equipment.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkFor telecommunication line and cable installers and repairers, completion of a four-year telecommunications line and cable apprenticeship program or a combination of over three years work experience in the trade and some industry- related or other specialized courses or completion of a two-year college program in electronics is usually required.
- checkFor cable television maintenance technicians, completion of a college program in electronics or a combination of college, correspondence or industry courses related to electronics and electrical systems and on-the-job training or completion of a four-year cable television technician apprenticeship program is required.
- checkTrade certification for network cabling specialists is available, but voluntary, in Ontario.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in Saskatchewan 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 telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 64%Construction (NAICS 23): 27%Utilities (NAICS 22): 5% 86% of telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers 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 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.7% of telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers 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: 55% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) 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.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 Nova Scotia: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 60%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 28% 56% of telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers work all year, while 44% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers 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: 39% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 38% 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
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers (NOC 72204) in Alberta 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 telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers in Alberta: Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 45%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 39% 60% of telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers work all year, while 40% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers 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: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 21% 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: 6% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Canadian Experience Class
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Top Companies Hiring
Organizations with the most NOC 72204 openings right now.
WesTower Communications
2 active roles · Kingston, ON · Elmira, ON
Tridon Communications
2 active roles · Fort McMurray, AB · Edmonton, AB
Cabco Communications Group
1 active role · Dartmouth, NS
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Telecon
1 active role · Saint John, NB
Telecon Inc.
1 active role · Saint John, NB
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Repairing and Troubleshooting
to diagnose and resolve faults in lines, cables or associated hardware to minimize service disruptions and maintain reliable communication services
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to optimize system efficiency, detect problems early and ensure optimal service delivery by constantly verifying signal strength, transmission quality or network performance metrics
Gross Body Equilibrium
to install and repair telecommunication lines and cables often in precarious positions and at heights
Trunk Strength
to support the body and maintain proper posture while performing physically demanding tasks, such as lifting, carrying and maneuvering heavy equipment and materials
Attention to Detail
to meticulously ensure the installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunication systems, from correctly routing cables and connectors to testing signal quality and troubleshooting issues
Knowledge in Telecommunications
to understand basic installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of telecommunications systems, including identifying common issues and performing routine repairs on cables and wiring
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