Job prospects Ironworker near Ville de Saguenay (QC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" near Ville de Saguenay (QC) 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 near Ville de Saguenay (QC). 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 moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Several 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
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