Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the Southern Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Ironworkers in the Southern Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

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

  • Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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