Job prospects Geneticist in the Edmonton Region

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was labour surplus for Biologists and related scientists in the Edmonton Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,560 people work in this occupation.
• Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 48%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology