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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Geological and mineral technologists and technicians" near Ottawa (ON) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians near Ottawa (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Limited

The employment outlook will be limited for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in the Ottawa region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

Here are some key facts about Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Ottawa region:

  • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 30%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
    • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 12%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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