Job prospects Metal Wall Framing Ironworker in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Ironworkers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 67%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 11%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
- Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS 327): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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