Job prospects Labourer, Concrete Paving in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Construction trades helpers and labourers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be very limited for Construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75110) 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.
• 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 Construction trades helpers and labourers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 10,270 people work in this occupation.
• Construction trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%

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