Job prospects Ironworker in the Red Deer Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Red Deer 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 shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Ironworkers in the Red Deer 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

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Several positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Red Deer region:

Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 91%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology