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).
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.
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