Job prospects Foreman/woman, Lathers in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in the Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be very good for Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several 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 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 4,430 people work in this occupation.
• Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology