Job prospects Natural Resources Officer in the Southern Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Conservation and fishery officers in the Southern Region. There were far 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 Conservation and fishery officers (NOC 22113) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.

Here are some key facts about Conservation and fishery officers in the Southern region:

• Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Conservation and fishery officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 65%
  • Fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 114): 20%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%

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