Job prospects Access Floor Specialist Carpenter in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Carpenters in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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 several 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Carpenters in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology