Job prospects Biological Scientist in the Toronto Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Biologists and related scientists in the Toronto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Toronto 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.

Here are some key facts about Biologists and related scientists in the Toronto region:

• Approximately 4,500 people work in this occupation.
• Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 15%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

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