Job prospects Reinforcing Ironworker in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Ironworkers in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 75%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 24%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology