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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction trades helpers and labourers" in the Southern Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction trades helpers and labourers in the Southern Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75110) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Construction trades helpers and labourers in the Southern region:

  • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
    • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction trades helpers and labourers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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