Job prospects Agricultural Economist in the Calgary Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts in the Calgary Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (NOC 41401) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 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 Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 1,200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 21%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 14%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 12%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology