Ironworkers in West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador

The employment outlook will be Limited for ironworkers (NOC 72105) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2025-2027 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Here are some key facts about ironworkers in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Ironworkers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 46%
  • Fabricated metal product manufacturing (NAICS 332): 38%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 15%