Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the Winnipeg Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 28%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 16%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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