Job prospects Carpenter, Framing near Saanich (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Carpenters near Saanich (BC). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Carpenters in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 4,230 people work in this occupation.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology