Job prospects Laboratory Immunologist in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Biologists and related scientists" in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Biologists and related scientists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

  • Approximately 1,490 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): 45%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 12%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
    • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Biologists and related scientists across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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