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• Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

  The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

  The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

  Following a decline in 2023, housing starts are expected to rise through the remainder of the forecast period due to a shortage in housing units. Renovation and maintenance activity should remain steady over the forecast period. On the non-residential side, activity is expected to remain stable. Carpenters will need to keep abreast of advancements in technology which are shaping the occupation. For instance, workers will need to be able to read computer generated blueprints and be familiar with the latest tools. Also, carpenters should be mobile as they will be required to travel to various job sites across the region. Employment prospects will be better for experienced workers with specialized carpentry skills.

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Newfoundland and Labrador:

  • Approximately 2,400 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 83% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
  • 28% of carpenters work all year, while 71% 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 31 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
  • 14% of carpenters 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: 18% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 25% compared to 27% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 14% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

  Regional outlooks
  • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Avalon Peninsula region:

    • Approximately 1,230 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%

  • Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

    • Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%

  • South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the South Coast - Burin Peninsula and Notre Dame - Central Bonavista Bay regions:

    • Approximately 670 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 6%

  • West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

    • Approximately 500 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 77%
      • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%

• Prince Edward IslandVery good

  The employment outlook will be Very good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

  Carpenters continue to be in high demand in P.E.I., driven by housing shortages, new residential construction, and steady renovation activity. Residential employment is expected to continue to grow over the forecast period, creating strong demand for carpenters. Seasonal demand remains a factor, with peak employment during the summer months, but opportunities are also sustained through renovation and maintenance projects year-round. Many carpenters in P.E.I. are self-employed, and entrepreneurial opportunities remain strong, particularly for those with specialized skills. For new graduates or career seekers, this occupation offers stable employment, competitive wages, and advancement potential, with prospects strongest for those who can adapt to new technologies (e.g., digital blueprints, advanced tools) and are willing to travel to job sites across the province. 

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Prince Edward Island:

  • Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 50% of carpenters work all year, while 50% 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 41 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
  • 30% of carpenters 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: 16% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 25% 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 8% for all occupations

• Nova ScotiaGood

  The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) in Nova Scotia 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.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

  Carpenters are in high demand in many areas of mainland Nova Scotia, due in part to the high level of housing construction and renovation activity currently taking place. Opportunities for carpenters are not always advertised through traditional channels. Possession of a vehicle is often a job requirement, which may be a barrier to some candidates. The limited supply of carpenters has prompted some employers or contractors to offer improved compensation, drawing workers from up to an hour away. It has also served to improve hiring prospects for recent graduates from carpentry programs, as well as jobseekers with experience but no formal training. Some employers may hire an applicant with little carpentry experience as a helper or labourer, but provide informal on-the-job carpentry training. Those pursuing a formal apprenticeship in carpentry may be challenged by a lack of existing Red Seal journeypersons who are able to supervise them

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Nova Scotia:

  • Approximately 5,250 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 48% of carpenters work all year, while 52% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 31% of carpenters 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: 16% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 26% 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: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 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 carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Annapolis Valley region:

    • Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%

  • Cape Breton Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Cape Breton region:

    • Approximately 660 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

  • Halifax Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Halifax region:

    • Approximately 2,110 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 88%

  • North Shore Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the North Shore region:

    • Approximately 910 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

  • Southern Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Southern region:

    • Approximately 730 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%

• New BrunswickModerate

  The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

  • Housing shortages (particularly in urban centres) and investments in new and affordable housing are expected to sustain demand for these positions over the forecast period. 
  • The demand for these skilled workers tends to fluctuate seasonally, with employment needs strongest during the summer months when residential construction typically peaks. 
  • Opportunities are greatest for carpenters who are up to date on new and emerging technologies. For instance, workers will need to be able to read computer generated blueprints and be familiar with the latest tools and building codes. In addition, candidates should have access to transportation as they may be required to travel to job sites. 
  • Employment opportunities in other provinces may affect the available pool of carpenters in the province. Because many experienced and skilled carpenters return to seasonal jobs with the same employers each year, those with entry-level skills may encounter competition for available employment opportunities. 
  • Self-employment in this field is common. Those interested in establishing their own business may wish to explore investment opportunities in this occupation.  
  • Carpentry is a regulated occupation in New Brunswick. As such, candidates are expected to hold a New Brunswick Diploma of Apprenticeship and a Certificate of Qualification. A Red Seal endorsement will further enhance prospects. 

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in New Brunswick:

  • Approximately 3,750 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 41% of carpenters work all year, while 59% 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 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 25% of carpenters 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: 19% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 30% 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: 17% compared to 23% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% 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
  • Campbellton–Miramichi Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Campbellton - Miramichi 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

    • Approximately 730 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 88%

  • Edmundston–Woodstock Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Edmundston - Woodstock 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

    • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%

  • Fredericton–Oromocto Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

    • Approximately 640 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%

  • Moncton–Richibucto Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

    • Approximately 1,210 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%

  • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

    Additional information is available at the provincial level.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

    • Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%

• QuebecLimited

  The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in Quebec 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

  Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

  After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

  In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Quebec:

  • Approximately 44,500 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations
  • 39% of carpenters work all year, while 61% 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 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 17% of carpenters 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: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 65% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% 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 carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

    • Approximately 880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%

  • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

    • Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%

  • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Capitale-Nationale region:

    • Approximately 4,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%

  • Centre-du-Québec Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Centre-du-Québec 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Centre-du-Québec region:

    • Approximately 3,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%

  • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

    • Approximately 3,130 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%

  • Côte-Nord Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 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.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

    • Approximately 890 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%

  • Estrie Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Estrie 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Estrie region:

    • Approximately 2,090 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%

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

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 several new positions.
    • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

    • Approximately 680 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%

  • Lanaudière Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Lanaudière 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Lanaudière region:

    • Approximately 4,120 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%

  • Laurentides Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Laurentides 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Laurentides region:

    • Approximately 5,700 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%

  • Laval Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 several new positions.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

    • Approximately 15,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

  • Mauricie Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Mauricie 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.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Mauricie region:

    • Approximately 1,510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

  • Montréal Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

    • Approximately 15,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

  • Montérégie Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Montérégie 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Montérégie region:

    • Approximately 8,150 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%

  • Nord-du-Québec Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 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.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%

  • Outaouais Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Outaouais 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Outaouais region:

    • Approximately 2,650 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%

  • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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.

    Employment in this occupation essentially depends on activity in the construction industry.

    After experiencing a significant decline in recent years, residential construction gradually recovered in 2024. In the short term, the increase in housing starts will primarily come from rental properties, considering the sustained demand in this segment and the measures implemented by public authorities to fast track project delivery. However, the pace of recovery could be hampered by the climate of uncertainty surrounding the effects of the trade war with the United States.

    In the institutional sector, several projects are planned or underway thanks to public investments in infrastructure, but budgetary constraints could slow the start of some of them. Meanwhile, the commercial sector continues to be disadvantaged by high vacancy rates in office buildings and changes in household consumption patterns.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

    • Approximately 1,680 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 91%

• OntarioModerate

  The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in Ontario 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.

  What Types of Employers Are Out There?

  • Most work in the construction industry, with a large number in residential building construction and as specialty trade contractors

  What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

  • Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario over the forecast period, supporting work for carpenters
  • Steady demand for new housing to meet population growth
  • Residential and non-residential renovation projects
  • Large infrastructure investments in transit, health care, utilities and bridges

  What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

  • There is one voluntary skilled trade associated with this occupation in Ontario, named, General Carpenter
  • Completion of a working at heights and confined space awareness training program for some positions

  What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

  • There may be more work during the spring and summer months because of greater construction activity
  • Self-employment is common.

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Ontario:

  • Approximately 39,200 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
  • 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
  • 50% of carpenters work all year, while 50% 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 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 35% of carpenters 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: 17% compared to 9% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 26% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: less than 5% 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 carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • 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 carpenters in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

    • Approximately 3,600 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

  • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

    • Approximately 2,320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%

  • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

    • Approximately 5,460 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%

  • London Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the London 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the London region:

    • Approximately 2,980 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%

  • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • 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 carpenters in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

    • Approximately 1,760 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%

  • Northeast Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Northeast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Northeast region:

    • Approximately 2,680 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%

  • Northwest Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Northwest 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Northwest region:

    • Approximately 1,190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 80%
      • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 8%

  • Ottawa Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Ottawa region:

    • Approximately 4,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

  • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Stratford - Bruce 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

    • Approximately 2,060 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%

  • Toronto Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Toronto 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.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Toronto region:

    • Approximately 12,340 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%

  • Windsor-Sarnia Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

    • Approximately 2,040 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

• ManitobaLimited

  The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in Manitoba 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

  • Demand for this occupation is driven by construction activity in institutional, commercial and residential new build, retrofit, and renovation projects.
  • Key trends in this occupation include the use of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines for precise cutting and drilling, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), smart tools, modular and prefabricated construction, and minimalist and multifunction designs.
  • Workers in this occupation are concentrated in the Southeast, South Central, North Central, Parklands and North regions.

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Manitoba:

  • Approximately 5,350 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 57% of carpenters work all year, while 42% 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 42 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 31% of carpenters 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: 19% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 31% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 33% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% 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: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations

  Regional outlooks
  • Interlake Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • 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 carpenters in the Interlake region:

    • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%

  • North Central Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • 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 carpenters in the North Central region:

    • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%
      • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

  • North Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the North 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the North region:

    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%

  • Parklands Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Parklands 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Parklands region:

    • Approximately 840 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 71%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%

  • South Central Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • 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 carpenters in the South Central region:

    • Approximately 650 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 8%
      • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

  • Southeast Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Southeast region:

    • Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

  • Southwest Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Southwest region:

    • Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

  • Winnipeg Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Winnipeg region:

    • Approximately 2,390 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%

• SaskatchewanGood

  The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

  • Sustained demand for this occupation is expected, as most employment is in the construction sector.
  • Large infrastructure investments in healthcare, and public facilities, and rising commercial construction will support demand for this occupation.
  • To meet population growth, there will be a steady demand for new housing, including the construction of multi-unit buildings, as well as multiple large non-residential projects.
  • Falling interest rates and lower borrowing costs should support an increase in renovations and home improvement projects, and support work opportunities for this occupation.

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Saskatchewan:

  • Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 81% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
  • 53% of carpenters work all year, while 47% 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 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
  • 37% of carpenters 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: 16% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 33% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 42% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% 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 carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Northern region:

    • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

  • Prince Albert Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Prince Albert region:

    • Approximately 600 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
      • Furniture and related product manufacturing (NAICS 337): 8%

  • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 carpenters in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

    • Approximately 840 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%

  • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • 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 carpenters in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

    • Approximately 1,190 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%

  • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

    • Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 95%

  • Yorkton–Melville Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Yorkton - Melville 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 carpenters in the Yorkton - Melville region:

    • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%
      • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

• AlbertaModerate

  The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in Alberta 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

  • Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
  • Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
  • New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
  • Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Alberta:

  • Approximately 15,450 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 80% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
  • 50% of carpenters work all year, while 50% 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 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 38% of carpenters 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: 15% compared to 10% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 38% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% 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 Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    • Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
    • Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
    • New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
    • Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%

  • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    • Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
    • Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
    • New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
    • Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

    • Approximately 1,830 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%

  • Calgary Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Calgary 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.

    • Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
    • Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
    • New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
    • Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Calgary region:

    • Approximately 6,550 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

  • Camrose–Drumheller Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • 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.

    • Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
    • Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
    • New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
    • Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

    • Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%

  • Edmonton Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Edmonton 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    • Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
    • Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
    • New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
    • Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Edmonton region:

    • Approximately 5,680 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%

  • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Good

    The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.

    • Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
    • Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
    • New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
    • Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

    • Approximately 1,260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%

  • Red Deer Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Red Deer 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.

    • Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
    • Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
    • New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
    • Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Red Deer region:

    • Approximately 960 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 65%
      • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 28%

  • Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region Moderate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    • Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
    • Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
    • New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
    • Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

    • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 81%

• British ColumbiaLimited

  The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

  British Columbia has faced slower demand and delays in new construction starts as shortages of skilled workers and rising wages continue to drive up construction costs. 

  In residential construction, slower housing starts will impact growth in construction jobs. 

  Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place.

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in British Columbia:

  • Approximately 20,600 people work in this occupation.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 86%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 78% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
  • 53% of carpenters work all year, while 47% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
  • 33% of carpenters 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: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 28% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 36% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 5% 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 Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • 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 carpenters in the Cariboo region:

    • Approximately 1,020 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 84%

  • Kootenay Region Very limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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.
    • 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 carpenters in the Kootenay region:

    • Approximately 1,510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%

  • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Very limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 carpenters in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

    • Approximately 10,420 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%

  • Nechako Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Nechako 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Nechako region:

    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 21%

  • North Coast Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the North 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the North Coast region:

    • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 70%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 21%

  • Northeast Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Northeast 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Northeast region:

    • Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
      • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%

  • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

    • Approximately 3,020 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 87%

  • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for carpenters (NOC 72310) 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

    • Approximately 4,580 people work in this occupation.
    • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%

• Yukon TerritoryModerate

  The employment outlook will be Moderate for carpenters (NOC 72310) in Yukon 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.

  • This occupation will benefit from public and private construction projects scheduled in the Yukon over the forecast period, such as a new recreation centre in Dawson and Yukon University's new science building.
  • Designated carpenters in the Yukon require apprenticeship training, with eight weeks of learning per level at each of the four levels. An estimated 1600 learning hours are required per level. Grade 10 Math is an entrance requirement (Government of Yukon, June 18, 2025).

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Yukon:

  • Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 8%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 84% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations
  • 41% of carpenters work all year, while 59% 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 38 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • 42% of carpenters are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 93% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • Women: 7% compared to 51% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 23% compared to 25% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 45% compared to 13% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

• Northwest TerritoriesGood

  The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) in Northwest Territories 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.

  • This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Northwest Territories over the forecast period.
  • For example, the planned construction of the $1.65 billion Mackenzie Valley Highway, connecting Wrigley to Norman Wells, is expected to generate employment in this occupation when construction begins in 2027 or 2028. Ongoing work at the $4 billion Giant Mine remediation site may also lead to construction employment.
  • Training for this occupation is available locally at Aurora College.
  • Designated carpenters in the Northwest Territories require apprenticeship training. This training requires eight weeks of learning per level at each of the four levels. Apprentices must score at least 70% on the Trades Entrance Exam or have certain grades in high school English or Literacy, Math, and Science or equivalents (Government of Northwest Territories, 2025).

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Northwest Territories:

  • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 8%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
    • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 88% for all occupations
    • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
  • 56% of carpenters work all year, while 44% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • 12% of carpenters are self-employed compared to an average of 7% 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: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 26% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 36% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 18% 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 9% for all occupations

• NunavutGood

  The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) in Nunavut 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.

  • This occupation will benefit from major public and private construction projects scheduled in Nunavut over the forecast period.
  • For example, the planned construction of a new air terminal in Rankin Inlet by 2026 and the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre in Iqaluit in 2027 are expected to generate employment in this occupation.
  • The Government of Nunavut's proposed $3.3 billion project to connect Manitoba Hydro's power grid to five western Nunavut communities and a gold mine, if built, would also lead to new construction jobs in the territory.
  • Nunavut has a shortage of skilled tradespeople to complete major public and private construction projects, leading to contractors routinely bringing in workers from southern Canada.
  • Local training for this occupation is available at Nunavut Arctic College.

  Here are some key facts about carpenters in Nunavut:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
    • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 8%
    • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • 56% of carpenters work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 72% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
  • 6% of carpenters are self-employed compared to an average of less than 5% for all occupations.
  • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
    • Men: 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
    • Women: 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
  • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
    • no high school diploma: 47% compared to 37% for all occupations
    • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 28% compared to 11% for all occupations
    • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 12% compared to 15% for all occupations
    • bachelor's degree: n/a
    • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a