Job prospects Carpenter in the Camrose–Drumheller Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Carpenters in the Camrose–Drumheller Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Good for carpenters (NOC 72310) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period. 
• Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 
• New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand.  The new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, will help accelerate the construction of affordable homes in Alberta in the near future.
• Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place. 

Here are some key facts about carpenters in the Camrose - Drumheller region:

• Approximately 930 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Carpenters mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 90%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology