Job prospects Cost Estimator - Construction in the Outaouais Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction estimators in the Outaouais 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 Construction estimators (NOC 22303) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new 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.

Here are some key facts about Construction estimators in the Outaouais region:

• Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology