Job prospects Metallurgical Engineering Technologist in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region
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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Geological and mineral technologists and technicians" in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2020-2022), the labour market was balanced for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. 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

Limited

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

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many 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 Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

  • Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 35%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 21%
    • Construction (NAICS 23): 12%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

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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Labour Market Information Survey
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