Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the Avalon Peninsula Region

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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2024-2026 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

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