Carvers
Carvers use manual and artistic skills to design and make ornamental objects and carvings.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 3
Skill Level
SK, PE, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Use hand tools and woodworking machines to produce carvings from wood, stone and other materials and to carve ornamental designs into wooden furniture and other objects.
Qualifications
- checkTraining programs are offered by artisan guilds, colleges and private studios.
- checkA college diploma in fine craft techniques may be required.
- checkCreative ability and talent, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, and knowledge of safe handling of material, tools and equipment are required.
- checkSkills are often learned through apprenticeship with a master craftsperson.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for artisans and craftspersons (NOC 53124) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about artisans and craftspersons in Saskatchewan: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Artisans and craftspersons mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 33%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 23%Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 13%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 57% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 42% compared to 19% for all occupations56% of artisans and craftspersons work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.79% of artisans and craftspersons are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 31% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 69% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 13% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 42% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
TEER 3 occupations require college or vocational training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
Express Entry (FSTP)
Canadian Experience Class
Provincial Nominee Programs
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