Job prospects Metal Roofer in the Outaouais Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Roofers and shinglers" in the Outaouais 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 surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Roofers and shinglers in the Outaouais Region. There were more workers available than job openings 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 Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) 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.
  • 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 Roofers and shinglers in the Outaouais region:

  • Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 15%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 9%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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