Job prospects Restoration Estimator in Alberta

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Job opportunities in Alberta

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Prospects over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Construction estimators (NOC 22303) in Alberta for the 2024-2026 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Construction estimators in Alberta:

  • Approximately 4,150 people work in this occupation.
  • Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
    • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
  • 74% of construction estimators work all year, while 26% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 15% of construction estimators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations
    • Women: 19% compared to 47% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 22% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 19% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 21% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

Breakdown by region

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Location Job prospects
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Good
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Good
Calgary Region Good
Camrose–Drumheller Region Good
Edmonton Region Good
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Undetermined
Red Deer Region Good
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Undetermined

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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