Job prospects Molecular Biologist in the Halifax Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Biologists and related scientists in the Halifax 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 moderate for Biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Halifax 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 Halifax region:

• Approximately 580 people work in this occupation.
• Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%

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