Job prospects Airborne Geophysical Equipment Operator in the Edmonton Region

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

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 400 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): 28%
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 15%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 15%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

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