Job prospects Commercial Building Painter in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology