Job prospects Painter, Residential Construction in the Cape Breton Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in the Cape Breton Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in the Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%

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