Job prospects Exterior Insulation And Finish Systems (EIFS) Supervisor in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was labour surplus for Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in the Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Moderate for contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (NOC 72014) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• The construction industry is expected to expand as builders respond to the demand generated by population growth and tight supply with resulting demand for employees.
• Home energy efficiency / retrofit programs funded by various levels of government programs are expected to continue to create demand in the renovation sector.
• Provincial infrastructure spending for the upgrade and construction of health care facilities and schools will support employment opportunities in non-residential construction for the forecast period. 

Here are some key facts about contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 66%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 20%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology