Job prospects Reinforcing Ironworker in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

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 in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were far 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

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new 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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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