Job prospects Renovation Manager in Ontario

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Job opportunities in Ontario

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Prospects over the next 3 years

The employment outlook will be good for Home building and renovation managers (NOC 70011) in Ontario for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

• Construction companies mainly in residential building construction
• Self-employment is common

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

• Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario over the forecast period, supporting work for home building and renovation managers
• Investments in new housing
• Steady demand for home renovations and repairs

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

• Several years of experience in residential building construction is often required
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices
• Certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an asset
• New home builders and vendors must obtain a licence from the Home Construction Regulatory Authority in Ontario

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

• A valid driver’s licence may be required to visit various sites
• There may be more work during the spring and summer because of greater construction activity.

Here are some key facts about Home building and renovation managers in Ontario:

• Approximately 66,800 people work in this occupation.
• Home building and renovation managers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 83% compared to 81% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
• 45% of home building and renovation managers work all year, while 55% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
• 74% of home building and renovation managers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
• The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
  • Men: 94% compared to 52% for all occupations
  • Women: 6% compared to 48% for all occupations
• The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
  • no high school diploma: 16% compared to 9% for all occupations
  • high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 25% for all occupations
  • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 8% for all occupations
  • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • bachelor's degree: 11% compared to 24% for all occupations
  • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

Breakdown by region

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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