Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the Calgary Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Calgary Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Ironworkers in the Calgary Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Calgary region:

Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 76%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology