Job prospects General Foreman/woman - Residential Construction in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology