Job prospects Stonecutter in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Bricklayers (NOC 72320) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several 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 Bricklayers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Bricklayers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 92%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology