Bricklayers

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for bricklayers (NOC 72320) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several 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.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.Here are some key facts about bricklayers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Bricklayers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 92% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations34% of bricklayers work all year, while 66% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.27% of bricklayers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 16% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 15% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 46% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 19% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations

Ontario

The employment outlook will be Good for bricklayers (NOC 72320) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.What Types of Employers Are Out There?Majority work in construction, particularly as foundation, structure and building exterior contractors and in residential building constructionWhat are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario over the forecast period, supporting opportunities in this occupationSteady demand for new housing to meet population growthInvestments in infrastructure such as transit, health care and other public facilitiesWhat Skills Do I Need to Succeed?There are three voluntary skilled trades associated with this occupation in Ontario namely, Brick and Stone Mason, Refractory Mason, and Restoration Mason.Here are some key facts about bricklayers in Ontario: Approximately 6,650 people work in this occupation. Bricklayers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 91% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 91% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations42% of bricklayers work all year, while 57% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% 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.30% of bricklayers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 26% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 26% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for bricklayers (NOC 72320) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about bricklayers in Alberta: Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Bricklayers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 88%Real Estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 53): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations37% of bricklayers work all year, while 63% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.30% of bricklayers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 44% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations