Job prospects Geologist near Saskatoon (SK)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Geoscientists and oceanographers near Saskatoon (SK). 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 very good for Geoscientists and oceanographers (NOC 21102) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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 Geoscientists and oceanographers in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 22%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 20%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology