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.
Alberta
Estimated Retirements
40,800
Estimated New Entrants
38,400
Average Age of Labour Force
41
British Columbia
Estimated Retirements
44,200
Estimated New Entrants
36,500
Average Age of Labour Force
41
Manitoba
Estimated Retirements
8,000
Estimated New Entrants
8,000
Average Age of Labour Force
40
New Brunswick
Estimated Retirements
7,400
Estimated New Entrants
4,500
Average Age of Labour Force
44
Newfoundland and Labrador
Estimated Retirements
5,800
Estimated New Entrants
2,900
Average Age of Labour Force
44
Nova Scotia
Estimated Retirements
8,100
Estimated New Entrants
5,000
Average Age of Labour Force
44
Ontario
Estimated Retirements
91,100
Estimated New Entrants
77,800
Average Age of Labour Force
42
Prince Edward Island
Estimated Retirements
1,500
Estimated New Entrants
1,200
Average Age of Labour Force
44
Quebec
Estimated Retirements
44,700
Estimated New Entrants
37,500
Average Age of Labour Force
42
Saskatchewan
Estimated Retirements
9,400
Estimated New Entrants
9,500
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.