Job prospects Structural Steel Erector in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Ironworkers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula 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 Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

• Approximately 740 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): 13%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology