Job prospects Ironworker near Kelowna (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" near Kelowna (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour shortage for Ironworkers near Kelowna (BC). 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

Very limited

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:

  • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 67%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 17%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Learn more

Labour Market Information Survey
Date modified: