Job prospects Food Bacteriological Technologist in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Biological technologists and technicians 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 Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest 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 moderate 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 24%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
  • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology