Construction labour force contracts in September
AI Article Summary
In September 2025, employment in Canada's construction industry decreased by 8,200 jobs, translating to a 0.5% drop compared to August. Despite this decline, employment was still up by 18,900 jobs or 1.2% from the same month in 2024. The overall employment rate in Canada rose by 0.1 percentage points, while the unemployment rate remained at 7.1%. The construction sector experienced the second-largest decline among industries tracked by Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
For Canadian builders, this means a need to recalibrate labor strategies as the drop in construction employment may impact the availability of skilled labor. This project shows how workforce fluctuations can influence project timelines and budget estimations. Contractors might need to explore alternative labor solutions like prefabrication or automation to mitigate potential workforce shortages.
