Job prospects Conservation Education Officer in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Conservation and fishery officers in the Campbellton–Miramichi Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Conservation and fishery officers (NOC 22113) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

• Conservation and fishery officers are employed by federal and provincial government departments.
• On-the-job training and courses related to law enforcement and resource management are typically provided. A class-5 driver's licence, pesticide applicator's licence and explosives licence may be required.
• A familiarity with the local wilderness landscape, as well as the companies operating within this domain, is considered an asset.
• Most operations are performed outdoors, so candidates must be prepared to work in all weather conditions. Opportunities will be more readily available in rural areas, away from major cities and candidates may be expected to remain in remote locations for long durations.

Here are some key facts about Conservation and fishery officers in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Conservation and fishery officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 63%
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 21%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 17%

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