Job prospects Mechanical Estimator - Construction in the Halifax Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction estimators" in the Halifax Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Construction estimators in the Halifax Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Construction estimators (NOC 22303) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Construction estimators in the Halifax region:

  • Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 69%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction estimators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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