Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in Lower Mainland - Southwest

The employment outlook will be Limited for plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers (NOC 73102) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region 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 plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 2,500 people work in this occupation.
• Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 94%