Job prospects Drywall Applicator in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers" in the Calgary 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 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Calgary 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 1,760 people work in this occupation.
  • Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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