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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Geological and mineral technologists and technicians" near Cranbrook (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians near Cranbrook (BC) 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 Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Several 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 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Kootenay region:

  • Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 36%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 27%
    • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 18%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 5%

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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