Job prospects Metal Framer - Carpentry in the North Central Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Carpenters" in the North Central Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Carpenters in the North Central 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.
Here are some key facts about Carpenters in the North Central region:
- Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
- Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
- Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 10%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Carpenters across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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