Job prospects Building Carpenter in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Carpenters" in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Carpenters in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Carpenters in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

  • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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