Job prospects Roofer, Wood Shingle in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Roofers and shinglers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Roofers and shinglers in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

• Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 22%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology