Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the Capitale-Nationale Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Capitale-Nationale Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Ironworkers in the Capitale-Nationale Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Capitale-Nationale 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 Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 75%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
- Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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