Job prospects Geological Technician near Sudbury (ON)
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Geological and mineral technologists and technicians" near Sudbury (ON) 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 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians near Sudbury (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

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

Here are some key facts about Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Northeast region:

  • Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 61%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
    • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 6%

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Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

Find out what will be the job prospects for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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