Job prospects Carpenter-joiner in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many 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 Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 1,180 people work in this occupation.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology