Job prospects Ironworker near Kelowna (BC)
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" near Kelowna (BC) or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Major labour shortage
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Ironworkers near Kelowna (BC). There were far 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
The employment outlook will be very limited for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 190 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): 17%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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