Job prospects Helper, Trades - Construction in the North Coast Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction trades helpers and labourers" in the North Coast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Construction trades helpers and labourers in the North Coast Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75110) in the North Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Construction trades helpers and labourers in the North Coast region:

  • Approximately 900 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 75%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 5%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

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