Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in Thompson - Okanagan

The employment outlook will be Limited for plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.

Here are some key facts about plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 730 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%