Job prospects Drywall Finisher near Vancouver (BC)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers near Vancouver (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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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.

Here are some key facts about Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,310 people work in this occupation.
• Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology