Job prospects Ironworker in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Ironworkers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are a moderate number of 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 Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 68%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 19%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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Labour Market Information Survey
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