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 10 years (2023-2032).

CanadaAlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNova ScotiaOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewan

Alberta

Estimated Retirements
38,200
Estimated New Entrants
38,000
Average Age of Labour Force
41

British Columbia

Estimated Retirements
38,200
Estimated New Entrants
33,900
Average Age of Labour Force
41

Manitoba

Estimated Retirements
7,600
Estimated New Entrants
8,700
Average Age of Labour Force
40

New Brunswick

Estimated Retirements
6,500
Estimated New Entrants
4,700
Average Age of Labour Force
42

Newfoundland and Labrador

Estimated Retirements
5,700
Estimated New Entrants
3,400
Average Age of Labour Force
44

Nova Scotia

Estimated Retirements
7,800
Estimated New Entrants
6,600
Average Age of Labour Force
41

Ontario

Estimated Retirements
82,600
Estimated New Entrants
88,400
Average Age of Labour Force
40

Prince Edward Island

Estimated Retirements
1,490
Estimated New Entrants
1,450
Average Age of Labour Force
40

Quebec

Estimated Retirements
48,200
Estimated New Entrants
43,100
Average Age of Labour Force
42

Saskatchewan

Estimated Retirements
8,600
Estimated New Entrants
9,500
Average Age of Labour Force
41

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.