Job prospects Roofer, Shingles in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Roofers and shinglers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Roofers and shinglers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 1,080 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 39%
  • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 10%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology