Job prospects Engineer, Geotechnical in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Geological engineers" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Geological engineers in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them 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 Geological engineers (NOC 21331) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to several 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.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Geological engineers in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 740 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Geological engineers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 89%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology