Job prospects Drywall Applicator in the North Central Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers" in the North Central Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the North Central Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the North Central region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the North Central region:

  • Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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