Job prospects Lather (interior Systems Mechanic) in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many 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 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 1,710 people work in this occupation.
• Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology