Job prospects Mechanical Estimator - Construction in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction estimators" in the Thompson–Okanagan 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 Thompson–Okanagan 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

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.

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

  • Approximately 520 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
    • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 6%
    • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 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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