Job prospects Reinforcing Ironworker in the Lanaudière Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Lanaudière Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Ironworkers in the Lanaudière Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Lanaudière region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Lanaudière region:

  • Approximately 440 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 83%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 10%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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