THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE CONSTRUCTION LABOUR is increasing, the baby boomers are beginning to retire, and way fewer new people are entering construction than those who are retiring.
The time is right to get into the industry. You may just find your dream career!
Hover over the provinces to see how the numbers stack up for your region over the next six years (2022-2027).
Alberta
Estimated Retirements
22,600
Estimated New Entrants
23,000
Average Age of Labour Force
40
British Columbia
Estimated Retirements
25,100
Estimated New Entrants
22,000
Average Age of Labour Force
40
Manitoba
Estimated Retirements
4,500
Estimated New Entrants
5,400
Average Age of Labour Force
39
New Brunswick
Estimated Retirements
4,200
Estimated New Entrants
2,700
Average Age of Labour Force
44
Newfoundland and Labrador
Estimated Retirements
3,300
Estimated New Entrants
1,800
Average Age of Labour Force
45
Nova Scotia
Estimated Retirements
5,200
Estimated New Entrants
9,800
Average Age of Labour Force
43
Ontario
Estimated Retirements
56,300
Estimated New Entrants
53,000
Average Age of Labour Force
41
Prince Edward Island
Estimated Retirements
940
Estimated New Entrants
850
Average Age of Labour Force
41
Quebec
Estimated Retirements
28,800
Estimated New Entrants
25,100
Average Age of Labour Force
41
Saskatchewan
Estimated Retirements
5,000
Estimated New Entrants
5,300
Average Age of Labour Force
40
Learn about the Career Paths available to you in the construction industry.
Check out the How to get started section where you can learn about apprenticeships and training.