Job prospects Ironworker in the Halifax Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Halifax region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Halifax region:

Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 35%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 32%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 31%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology