Job prospects Drywall Applicator in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology