Job prospects Building Carpenter in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Carpenters in the Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House 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 moderate for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2023-2025 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 Carpenters in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

• Approximately 1,830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 82%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology