Job prospects Painter And Decorator in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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