Job prospects Natural Resources Officer in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Conservation and fishery officers in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Conservation and fishery officers (NOC 22113) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2024-2026 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

• Conservation and fishery officers are employed by federal and provincial government departments.
• On-the-job training and courses related to law enforcement and resource management are typically provided. A class-5 driver's licence, pesticide applicator's licence and explosives licence may be required.
• A familiarity with the local wilderness landscape, as well as the companies operating within this domain, is considered an asset.
• Most operations are performed outdoors, so candidates must be prepared to work in all weather conditions. Opportunities will be more readily available in rural areas, away from major cities and candidates may be expected to remain in remote locations for long durations.

Here are some key facts about Conservation and fishery officers in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 20 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Conservation and fishery officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): more than 95%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology