Roofers

Nova Scotia

The employment outlook will be Good for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) 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.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 roofers and shinglers in Nova Scotia: Approximately 750 people work in this occupation. Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 57%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%Building services (NAICS 5617): 6%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6%Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations38% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 62% 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.16% of roofers and shinglers 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: 35% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% 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

Alberta

The employment outlook will be Moderate for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) 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.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 roofers and shinglers in Alberta: Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation. Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 47%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 11%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations42% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 57% 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.27% of roofers and shinglers 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: 30% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% 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

New Brunswick

The employment outlook will be Moderate for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) 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.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 roofers and shinglers in New Brunswick: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors: Construction (NAICS 23): 53%Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 9%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6%Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 84% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 16% for all occupations28% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 72% 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 33 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.10% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% 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: 31% compared to 11% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a