Job prospects Microbiologist in the Cape Breton Region

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We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Biologists and related scientists in the Cape Breton 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 Biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Cape Breton region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Cape Breton region:

• Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 31%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 21%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology