ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 420B
Ironworker – Generalist
An Ironworker — Generalist works with both structural/ornamental and reinforcing steel materials. An Ironworker — Generalist:
RED SEAL TRADENON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Steel and reinforcement become durable structures through rigging, placement and connection.
Ironworker generalists place reinforcing steel and erect, connect, rig and repair structural or ornamental iron and precast components.
8,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$84,000estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Red Seal tradenationally recognized standard
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
commercial high-risesbridges and transit projectsindustrial constructionstadiums and institutional projectsreinforcing and steel contractors
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Ironworker – Generalist ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway