Job prospects Drywall Taper in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Camrose–Drumheller Region over the past few years (2022-2024) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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.

• The construction industry is expected to expand as builders respond to the demand generated by population growth and tight supply with resulting demand for employees.
• Home energy efficiency / retrofit programs funded by various levels of government programs are expected to continue to create demand in the renovation sector.
• Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of health care facilities and schools will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period.

Here are some key facts about plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology