Job prospects Drywall Taper in the Lanaudière Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Lanaudière 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 limited for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the Lanaudière 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.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

• Approximately 910 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• 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