Job prospects Commercial Building Painter in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in the Calgary Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) (NOC 73112) in the Calgary 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.

Here are some key facts about Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 2,530 people work in this occupation.
  • Painters and decorators (except interior decorators) mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%

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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