Job prospects Steel Stud Framer - Carpentry in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Carpenters 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2024-2026 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Carpenters in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology