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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Biologists and related scientists near Saskatoon (SK). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Biologists and related scientists in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 510 people work in this occupation.
• Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 6%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

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