Job outlooks for Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
    • 50% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 50% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • 30% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 11% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 16% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 52% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: n/a
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 32%

  • Prince Edward IslandGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 250 people work in this occupation.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%
    • 65% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • 64% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 9% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 27% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 9% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

  • Nova ScotiaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 88%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 5%
    • 65% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 49% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 32% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 17%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 12%

    • Cape Breton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Halifax Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

    • North Shore Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
        • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 6%

    • Southern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 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.

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%
    • 63% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 41% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 35% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 12%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 20%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

  • QuebecLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in Quebec:

    • Approximately 4,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 76%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 14%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 51% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 49% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 35% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 57% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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, carpentry trades in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 60%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 40%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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, carpentry trades in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 82%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 18%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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, carpentry trades in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 27%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 17%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 17%

    • Côte-Nord Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 56%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 44%

    • Estrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many 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, carpentry trades in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 10%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Lanaudière Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 15%

    • Laurentides Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 810 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 62%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 38%

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 810 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 11%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 56%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 44%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

  • OntarioModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in Ontario:

    • Approximately 14,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%
    • 63% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 38% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 15% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 24% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,670 people work in this occupation.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
        • Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 5%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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, carpentry trades in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,810 people work in this occupation.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

    • London Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the London region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 14%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 74%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 26%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 12%

    • Northwest Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 14%

    • Ottawa Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 2,020 people work in this occupation.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Toronto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 4,040 people work in this occupation.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 79%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%

  • ManitobaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 67% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 45% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 41% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

    Regional outlooks

    • Interlake Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Interlake 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Interlake region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 30%

    • North Central Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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, carpentry trades in the North Central region:

      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • South Central Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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, carpentry trades in the South Central region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

    • Southeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many 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, carpentry trades in the Southeast region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Southwest region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Winnipeg Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 730 people work in this occupation.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

  • SaskatchewanGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Sustained demand for this occupation is expected, as most employment is in the construction sector.
    • Strong growth in residential construction and a modest growth in renovations and non-residential construction over the forecast period will enhance employment prospects for this occupation.
    • Over the long term, the industry faces the challenge of an aging workforce and not enough young workers to replace them.

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 61% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 50% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 50% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Northern Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Northern region:

      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Prince Albert Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Prince Albert region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 11%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Very good

      The employment outlook will be Very good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

  • AlbertaGood

    The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in Alberta:

    • Approximately 5,600 people work in this occupation.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%
    • 64% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 36% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 41% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%

    • Calgary Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several 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.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 2,960 people work in this occupation.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%

    • Camrose–Drumheller Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
      • Not many 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, carpentry trades in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Edmonton Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,850 people work in this occupation.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

    • Red Deer Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 6,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 7%
    • 67% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades work all year, while 33% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 40% of contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 41% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 88%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 8%

    • Kootenay Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 3,750 people work in this occupation.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 6%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 9%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades (NOC 72013) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 670 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
        • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 11%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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