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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

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour surplus

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a labour surplus for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians near Vancouver (BC). There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 460 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
    • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 25%
    • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 15%

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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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