Job prospects Ironworker near Halifax (NS)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" near Halifax (NS) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Balanced
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Ironworkers near Halifax (NS). 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
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 35%
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 32%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 31%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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