Ironworkers in Vancouver Island and Coast

The employment outlook will be Very limited for ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 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 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): 90%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%