Job prospects Hand Carver, Stones in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Artisans and craftspersons" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Artisans and craftspersons in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Artisans and craftspersons (NOC 53124) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Artisans and craftspersons in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 1,640 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Artisans and craftspersons mainly work in the following sectors:
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 28%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 26%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 11%
- Textile and textile product and clothing manufacturing and leather and allied product manufacturing (NAICS 313-316): 5%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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