Job prospects Carpenter, Framing in the Halifax Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 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 a small 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 2,130 people work in this occupation.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 88%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology