Job prospects Microbiology Technician (except Medical) in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Biological technologists and technicians" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
The recent trends from the past 3 years were updated on July 25, 2025. The job outlooks over the next 3 years were updated on December 10, 2025.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Biological technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be Limited for biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about biological technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 20%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
Labour market conditions over the next 10 years
Find out what will be the job prospects for Biological technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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