Job prospects Structural Steel Erector in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Ironworkers in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very limited for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

• Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology