Job prospects Engineer, Geotechnical in the Calgary Region

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Geological engineers" in the Calgary 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 surplus

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Geological engineers in the Calgary Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Geological engineers (NOC 21331) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
  • Not many 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 Geological engineers in the Calgary region:

  • Approximately 490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Geological engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 69%
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 16%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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