Job prospects Metallurgical Engineering Technologist near Kitchener (ON)

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians near Kitchener (ON). The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 130 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): 41%
  • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 28%
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 23%

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