Job prospects Geologist in the Northwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Geoscientists and oceanographers in the Northwest 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

The employment outlook will be moderate for Geoscientists and oceanographers (NOC 21102) in the Northwest region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Geoscientists and oceanographers in the Northwest region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 47%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology