Job prospects Structural Steel Erector in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Ironworkers in the Chaudière-Appalaches Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several 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.
Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 69%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 19%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Ironworkers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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