Job prospects Erector, Iron Structure in the Avalon Peninsula Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Ironworkers in the Avalon Peninsula 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

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
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 Avalon Peninsula region:

Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 59%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 23%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology