Job prospects Reinforcing Ironworker in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Calgary 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 Calgary 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 Calgary 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 Calgary region:

  • Approximately 540 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 76%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 8%
    • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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