Job prospects Construction Estimator in Manitoba

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Job opportunities in Manitoba

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction estimators (NOC 22303) in Manitoba 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 Construction estimators in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 800 people work in this occupation.
  • Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 63%
    • Computer, electronic and electrical product manufacturing (NAICS 334-335): 11%
    • Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
  • 86% of construction estimators work all year, while 14% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 16% of construction estimators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 91% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 9% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

Breakdown by region

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Location Job prospects
Interlake Region Undetermined
North Central Region Undetermined
North Region Undetermined
Parklands Region Undetermined
South Central Region Undetermined
Southeast Region Moderate
Southwest Region Undetermined
Winnipeg Region Good

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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