Job prospects Biological Scientist in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Biologists and related scientists" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Biologists and related scientists in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 Biologists and related scientists in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
    • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 22%
    • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
    • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
    • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

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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