Job prospects Principal Estimator - Construction in the Outaouais Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction estimators" in the Outaouais Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction estimators in the Outaouais Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Construction estimators (NOC 22303) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 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 Construction estimators in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction estimators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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