Job prospects Laboratory Technician - Metallurgy in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a large labour surplus for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were far more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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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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