Job prospects Structural Steel Erector in the Estrie Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Estrie Region 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 in the Estrie Region. 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 good for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Estrie region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 55%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 45%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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