Job prospects Ironworker in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Kingston–Pembroke Region 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 in the Kingston–Pembroke 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 Kingston - Pembroke region:

  • Approximately 170 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): 11%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 11%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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