Job prospects Geological Technologist in the Northwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Northwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in the Northwest 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 54%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%

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