Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Ironworkers in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador 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.
• 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 West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 85%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology