Job prospects Carpenter, Mill in the Avalon Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Carpenters in the Avalon Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Avalon Peninsula 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Carpenters in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 1,260 people work in this occupation.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology