Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the Edmonton Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many 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 Edmonton region:

Approximately 1,790 people work in this occupation.
Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 9%
- Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology