Job prospects Carpenter, Studio in the Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Carpenters" in the Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Carpenters in the Southwest 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
The employment outlook will be good for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Southwest 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Carpenters in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 92%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Carpenters across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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