Job prospects Cost Estimator - Construction near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Construction estimators" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Construction estimators near Vancouver (BC). There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be good for Construction estimators (NOC 22303) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Construction estimators in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 89%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Construction estimators across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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