Job prospects Erector, Structural Iron in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Ironworkers in the Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula 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

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

Approximately 740 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): 13%
- Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology