Job prospects Certified Construction Estimator in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Construction estimators in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Construction estimators (NOC 22303) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Construction estimators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,920 people work in this occupation.
• Construction estimators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 73%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology