Statistics Canada reported job vacancies in the construction sector hit 89,225 in June, just below a record high in April.

Richard Lyall, president of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON), said the industry has done a remarkable job over the past few years of increasing housing under the worst possible circumstances.

“We can use more people right now at basically all levels, even at the management level, project management, superintendents,” he said. “It’s very difficult finding talent right now.”

The demographic challenge facing all industries, including construction — where about 25% of the work force is baby boomers — didn’t exactly creep up on Canada.

It’s been known for decades that labour shortages were possible as the boomer bump made its way through the labour market.

Skilled trades immigration was responsible for building a lot of “modern Canada,” he said.

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