Telephone installers and repairers
Telephone installers and repairers install, test, maintain and repair telephones. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
NL, AB, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
- Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
- Repair or replace defective and damaged telephones, wire and associated equipment.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkTelephone and switch network installers and repairers require completion of an apprenticeship program ranging from three to four years ora combination of over three years work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry related courses.
Market Outlook by Province
Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Good for telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few 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 equipment installation and cable television service technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 63%Construction (NAICS 23): 33% 80% of telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians work all year, while 20% 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: 94% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 6% 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: 11% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 34% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) 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.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 equipment installation and cable television service technicians in Alberta: Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation. Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 45%Construction (NAICS 23): 30% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 95% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations75% of telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.13% of telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 7% 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: 23% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) 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 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 Nova Scotia: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 53%Construction (NAICS 23): 31% 73% of telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians work all year, while 27% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 93% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 7% compared to 49% 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: 23% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Find out if demand for this role is strong near you
See outlook data across all 10 provinces and territories.
Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Express Entry (FSW)
Canadian Experience Class
Provincial Nominee Programs
Need an LMIA-ready resume for this role?
Get a resume tailored to NOC 72205 with LMIA compliance formatting and employer-specific keywords.
Top Companies Hiring
Organizations with the most NOC 72205 openings right now.
Austco
1 active role
See which companies are actively sponsoring this role
Get employer insights, sponsorship history, and hiring trends for Telephone installers and repairers positions.
Recent Job Postings
Jobs matching NOC 72205 posted in the last 30 days.
See Live Telephone installers and repairers Jobs
Browse real-time job postings matching NOC 72205 across Canada — filtered to Telephone installers and repairers roles, including visa-sponsored and LMIA-approved positions.
See Telephone installers and repairers Jobs in Canadaarrow_forwardJob Boards
Search for Telephone installers and repairers positions across Canada's top job platforms.
Job Bank
Government of Canada official job board
Search Telephone installers and repairersarrow_forwardIndeed Canada
Largest job search engine in Canada
Search Telephone installers and repairersarrow_forwardProfessional networking and job search
Search Telephone installers and repairersarrow_forwardGlassdoor
Jobs with salary and company reviews
Search Telephone installers and repairersarrow_forwardWorkopolis
Canadian job search platform
Search Telephone installers and repairersarrow_forwardMonster Canada
Global job board with Canadian listings
Search Telephone installers and repairersarrow_forwardGet an AI-optimized resume for this career
Our AI builds a resume specifically tailored to NOC 72205 (Telephone installers and repairers) with the exact keywords and qualifications Canadian employers look for.
Upgrade to ProFind Telephone installers and repairers Jobs in Canada
Browse open positions matching this career path and start your application today.
Search Jobs