Job prospects Structural Steel Erector in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Ironworkers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 49%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 36%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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