Job prospects Research Scientist, Physics in the Ottawa Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Physicists and astronomers" in the Ottawa Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Physicists and astronomers in the Ottawa Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be moderate for Physicists and astronomers (NOC 21100) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of 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 Physicists and astronomers in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Physicists and astronomers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 68%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
- Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 11%
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Physicists and astronomers across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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