FOR EMPLOYERS

Labour Market Information

Current industry trends, and an overview of the landscape are crucial for planning success.

Look at the numbers…

45,000+

People in the labour force

44,000+

People are employed in the construction industry

6.1%

Unemployment rate in the construction industry

3,000+

Companies in Nova Scotia’s Housing Construction Industry.

5%

Contributed to the GDP of Nova Scotia from the Housing Construction Sector.

$3 Billion

in wages are paid to the Housing Construction Industry every year.

$5 Billion

represents the amount invested annual because of the Housing Construction Industry.

6,000

New houses built annually

15,000

Major renovations per year

Source: BuildForce Canada

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