Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 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), there was a labour shortage for Ironworkers in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
- Date modified: