Job prospects Journeyman/woman Ironworker in the Annapolis Valley Region

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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Annapolis Valley 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 Annapolis Valley region:

• Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 45%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 37%
  • Other manufacturing (NAICS 313-316, 322-323, 327, 331, 333-335, 337, 339): 18%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology