Job prospects Quantity Surveyor-estimator in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction estimators" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction estimators in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Construction estimators (NOC 22303) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Construction estimators in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction estimators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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