Job prospects Power Lineman/woman in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Electrical power line and cable workers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Electrical power line and cable workers (NOC 72203) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

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

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology