Job prospects Helper, Mason in Prince Edward Island

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Job opportunities in Prince Edward Island

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be very good for Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75110) in Prince Edward Island 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Housing shortages and investments in new and affordable housing are expected to sustain demand for these positions over the forecast period. As interest rates continue to fall, residential investment should strengthen resulting in increased housing starts in the province over the next few years. Population growth has been, and continues to be, a key economic driver supporting residential building activity in the province. The announcement by the federal government to reduce immigration targets will mean a slowdown in population growth over the forecast period which should in turn help alleviate some pressure on the Island's housing market.

The prospect for employment in this occupation is favorable as there continues to be a shortage of workers and unfilled vacancies in the province. This occupation falls under the provincial Occupations in Demand immigration stream, which is a program designed to help employers fill vacant positions that they are unable to fill locally.

 This is a physically demanding entry-level position, with low job requirements and a relatively young workforce. Construction trade helpers and labourers with broad training, experience and the ability to perform multiple job functions will have better prospects in this occupation. As construction is affected by weather conditions, workers willing to work extra hours during peak summer seasons may have a greater likelihood of attaining employment and better job security.

Project locations can vary and some labourers may be expected to work at different job sites throughout the week. Employment prospects depend upon the level of construction activity in the province. If any large capital projects are announced, employment opportunities generally improve. Opportunities in other provinces may also impact on the available pool of construction labourers in the province.

This is a large occupational group in P.E.I. with a large employer base. As with most large occupations, there will be frequent job openings due to normal turnover and workers changing jobs. This occupation is also an excellent source of summer and part-time employment for students.

Here are some key facts about Construction trades helpers and labourers in Prince Edward Island:

• Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
• Construction trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 82%
  • Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 483, 486, 487, 493): 7%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
• 32% of construction trades helpers and labourers work all year, while 68% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 34 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
• 9% of construction trades helpers and labourers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 85% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • Women: 15% compared to 49% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 30% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 49% compared to 28% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 25% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations