Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron near Vancouver (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Labour shortage
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Ironworkers near Vancouver (BC). 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 very limited for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,470 people work in this occupation.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 74%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 13%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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