Job prospects Brickmason in the Edmonton Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Bricklayers" in the Edmonton 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 shortage

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Bricklayers (NOC 72320) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Bricklayers in the Edmonton region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Bricklayers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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

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Labour Market Information Survey
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