Job prospects Reinforcing Ironworker in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Several 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 Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

  • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 18%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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