Job prospects Carpenter-joiner in the Annapolis Valley Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Carpenters in the Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 720 people work in this occupation.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology