Job prospects Metallurgical Engineering Technologist in Ontario

Job opportunities in Ontario

The employment outlook will be fair for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 2212) in Ontario for the 2021-2023 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

• Industries related to mining and quarrying

• Architectural, engineering and related services
• Federal government

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

• Increased expenditures on mineral exploration in Ontario^,
• A rebound in demand for raw materials around the world in 2021 stemming from pent up demand for raw materials throughout the pandemic
• The growing clean technology sector could boost the demand for raw materials over the long term

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

• Employers in this field generally seek candidates with a science background such as in mineralogy or geotechnical science.
• Candidates that have experience with software such as AutoCAD, may have better prospects.
• Voluntary designations such as Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) or Certified Technician (C.Tech.) are available through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

• A valid driver’s licence may be required for field work

Most jobs in this occupational group are located in northern Ontario and Toronto.

Here are some key facts about Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Ontario region:

• Approximately 1,500 people work in this occupation.
• Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 38%
  • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: more than 95% compared to 79% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
• 62% of geological and mineral technologists and technicians work all year, while 38% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
• 6% of geological and mineral technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

Breakdown by region

Explore job prospects in Ontario by economic region.

Location	Job prospects
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region	Undetermined Undetermined
Kingston–Pembroke Region	Undetermined Undetermined
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region	Undetermined Undetermined
London Region	Undetermined Undetermined
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region	Undetermined Undetermined
Northeast Region	Fair Fair
Northwest Region	Fair Fair
Ottawa Region	Fair Fair
Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region	Undetermined Undetermined
Toronto Region	Fair Fair
Windsor-Sarnia Region	Undetermined Undetermined

Legend: The job opportunities can be: Undetermined Limited Fair Good

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

We expect that the labour supply and demand for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 2212) will be balanced in Canada over the next 10 years.

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