Job prospects Apprentice Industrial Painter And Decorator near Calgary (AB)
Explore current and future job prospects for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) near Calgary (AB). These trends also apply to people working as an apprentice industrial painter and decorator.
Note that the current 2019-2021 employment prospects were published in December 2019 based on information available at that time. We are working to update this information as soon as possible. In the meantime, visit the Canadian Online Job Posting Dashboard to find the latest data on the demand and work requirements for this occupation. You can also read our newly updated sectoral profiles to learn about recent developments for key economic sectors in your region.
Recent trends
Balanced labour market
The prospect of finding work in this occupation was fair over the past few years (2016-2018). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job prospects
The employment outlook will be fair for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 7294) in the Calgary region for the 2019-2021 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- 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 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 3,050 people work in this occupation.
- Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology
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