Job prospects Molecular Biologist in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Biologists and related scientists in the Saint John–St. Stephen 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Biologists and related scientists are employed across various industries, though are most likely to be found in scientific and technical consulting, government, research and development services and in health care.
• Climate change had a major impact on this occupation in recent years, due to increasing focus on mediation and adaptation technologies.
• Employment requirements will vary depending on the area of specialization. For those working with large datasets, employers tend to seek individuals with proficiency in a computer programming language such as Python. Technical writing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills are often considered an asset.

Here are some key facts about Biologists and related scientists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 27%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology