Lathers
Lathers install support framework for ceiling systems, interior and exterior walls and building partitions. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 3
Skill Level
PE, SK, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Prepare wall and ceiling layouts
- Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
- Attach metal or gypsum lath to studs or furring using nails, screws, clips or wire ties
- Cut openings in lath for heating and ventilation piping, ducts and electrical outlets
- Install corner beads and wire mesh around beams to which plaster is to be applied
- May install acoustic tile, hangers for suspended ceilings and metal studs for composition wallboard or lath.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkCompletion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program in plastering, drywalling or lathing ora combination of over three years of work experience and some high school, college or industry courses in plastering, drywalling or lathing is usually required.
- checkTrade certification for lathers (interior systems mechanics) is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the Yukon.
- checkRed Seal endorsement is also available to qualified lathers (interior systems mechanic) upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
Market Outlook by Province
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be Good for plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in Prince Edward Island 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.Here are some key facts about plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in Prince Edward Island: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers 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: 78% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 22% compared to 16% for all occupations61% of plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers work all year, while 39% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.32% of plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% 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: 39% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 30% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 11% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 25% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in Saskatchewan 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.Here are some key facts about plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in Saskatchewan: Approximately 800 people work in this occupation. Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers 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: 85% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 15% compared to 19% for all occupations54% of plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers work all year, while 46% 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 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.42% of plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% 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: 34% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
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Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) 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.Here are some key facts about plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 650 people work in this occupation. Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers 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: 94% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations40% of plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers work all year, while 60% 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.35% of plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers 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: 38% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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