Job prospects Tile Roofer in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Roofers and shinglers" in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Roofers and shinglers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Roofers and shinglers in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

  • Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 66%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
    • Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Roofers and shinglers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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