Job prospects General Construction Labourer in the Red Deer Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Construction trades helpers and labourers in the Red Deer Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be Moderate for construction trades helpers and labourers (NOC 75110) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

• Labour shortages are expected in the construction trades for the forecast period.
• Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of schools and highways will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period.
• New housing starts in Alberta are expected to remain strong due to a growing population driving demand. 
• Renovation investment is expected to steadily increase to maintain older housing and allow homeowners to age in place.

Here are some key facts about construction trades helpers and labourers in the Red Deer region:

• Approximately 1,690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Construction trades helpers and labourers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

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