Job prospects Shingler near Kentville (NS)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Roofers and shinglers" near Kentville (NS) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Roofers and shinglers near Kentville (NS). 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

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Roofers and shinglers in the Annapolis Valley region:

Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
- Management and administrative services (NAICS 55-56): 11%
- Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6%
- Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology