Job prospects Agricultural Technician in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Biological technologists and technicians in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

• Biological technologists and technicians are employed across various industries, though are most often found in scientific and technical consulting, government, research and development services, agriculture and in health care.
• Candidates with laboratory and research experience will have better prospects and those working with data should be proficient in computer programming languages such as Python and SQL. Technical writing skills are often considered an asset.

Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 44%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology