Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Saskatoon–Biggar 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 surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Ironworkers in the Saskatoon–Biggar Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

  • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 78%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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