In Canada, women are the majority (51%) of the national population. Yet women still represent less than 10% of the national transportation, construction and skilled trades sectors workforce. In New Brunswick, women represent about 4% of the New Brunswick skilled trades workforce. Women in non-traditional skilled trades, such as construction, automotive, truck and transport, represent less then 3% of the provinces apprentices.
These numbers are significant as Canada is currently experiencing a demographic decline that makes it difficult for employers in these sectors (transportation, construction and skilled trades) to find skilled tradespeople to fill their positions.
These numbers are significant as Canada is currently experiencing a demographic decline that makes it difficult for employers in these sectors (transportation, construction and skilled trades) to find skilled tradespeople to fill their positions.