Job prospects Metal Structure Erector in the Montréal Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" in the Montréal Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Labour surplus
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Ironworkers in the Montréal Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be limited for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Ironworkers in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 1,160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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