Job prospects Reinforcing Ironworker in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Ironworkers in the Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2024-2026 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 several 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

  • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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