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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Roofers and shinglers" in the Halifax Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Roofers and shinglers in the Halifax Region. 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) 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.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about Roofers and shinglers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 55%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 17%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 13%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Roofers and shinglers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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