Job prospects Molecular Biologist in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Biologists and related scientists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be limited for Biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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 Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 77%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

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