Job prospects Metallurgical Engineering Technologist near Vancouver (BC)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "metallurgical engineering technologist" was moved from the group Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 2212) to the group Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101).
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Geological and mineral technologists and technicians" near Vancouver (BC) or Canada.
Current and future job prospects
Note that these outlooks are based on the 2016 version of the NOC. Learn more about our methodology.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
The prospect of finding work in this occupation was poor over the past few years (2019-2021). There were more workers available than job openings.
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Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be very limited for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 2212) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2016.
- Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
- Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
- Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 7%
Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
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