Job prospects Painting Contractor in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 1,290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 75%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology