Concrete finishers

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) 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 small 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 concrete finishers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 500 people work in this occupation. Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations41% of concrete finishers work all year, while 59% 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 34 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.10% of concrete finishers 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: 36% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 50% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several 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.High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.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 concrete finishers in Alberta: Approximately 2,250 people work in this occupation. Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 93%Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations34% of concrete finishers work all year, while 66% 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 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.8% of concrete finishers 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: 27% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for concrete finishers (NOC 73100) in New Brunswick 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 several 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 concrete finishers in New Brunswick: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Concrete finishers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95% 13% of concrete finishers work all year, while 88% 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 29 weeks compared to 42 weeks 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: 30% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a