Job prospects Geological Technologist in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Geological and mineral technologists and technicians" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 35%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 21%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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