Job prospects Apprentice Roofer near Saanich (BC)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Roofers and shinglers" near Saanich (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Roofers and shinglers near Saanich (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Roofers and shinglers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 66%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Roofers and shinglers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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