Job prospects Production Coordinator in the Lanaudière Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Production logistics co-ordinators in the Lanaudière Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

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

Employment in this occupation primarily depends on activity in the construction industry, particularly in residential construction and the institutional and commercial sectors.

In residential construction, the number of constructions starts is expected to decline, primarily due to rising construction costs and interest rates. These factors will also decrease demand for residential renovation.

In the institutional sector, there are still many projects thanks to public investments in infrastructure, especially in health and education. Activity in the commercial sector is set to remain stable, but rising interest rates will limit the development of high-rise residential projects.

While the employment outlook for this occupation is limited at the provincial level, it will be moderate in Centre-du-Québec.

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

• Approximately 3,640 people work in this occupation.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology