Job prospects Ironworker near Saanich (BC)

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Ironworkers" near Saanich (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Ironworkers near Saanich (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
A moderate number of 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 93%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology