Job outlooks for Financial and investment analysts

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financial analyst (11101)

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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.

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  • Newfoundland and LabradorModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 financial and investment analysts in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 16%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 16%
      • Air transportation (NAICS 481): 14%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 11%
    • 88% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 12% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 36% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 64% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 47% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 22% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some 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 financial and investment analysts in the Avalon Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 41%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 11%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 11%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%

  • Prince Edward IslandLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Prince Edward Island 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 financial and investment analysts in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 82%
      • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 18%
    • 87% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 13% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 51 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 67% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 33% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 14% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 64% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Nova Scotia 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 52%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
    • 82% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 55% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 45% compared to 49% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 10% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 53% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 26% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 financial and investment analysts in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 41%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 34%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 24%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 financial and investment analysts in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 10 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Halifax 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 970 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 66%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 financial and investment analysts in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 50 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 61%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 20%
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 19%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 financial and investment analysts in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

  • New BrunswickModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in New Brunswick 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Financial and investment analysts are employed across various industries, but mostly work at financial institutions such as banks, and investment firms. 
    • Applicants who are comfortable with software like Excel, SAP or Enterprise Resource Planning, and financial modelling will have more favourable job prospects. An accounting or finance background and designation (CPA, CFA, etc.) may also be beneficial.
    • Increased application of technology, such as artificial intelligence and automation of routine tasks, may change the role of financial and investment analysts going forward. 
    • Individuals in this occupation typically work in larger urban centres, where some of the major financial institutions hold their main offices. As such, demand for these professionals is expected to be highest in Fredericton, Moncton and Saint John. 

    Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 55%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 83% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 30% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 54% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 44%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 13%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 5%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 72%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Forestry and logging (NAICS 113, 1153): 34%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 31%
        • Wood product manufacturing (NAICS 321): 22%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%

  • QuebecModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Quebec 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.

    The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

    Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

    The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

    Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Quebec:

    • Approximately 19,050 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Finance, insurance, real estate and leasing (NAICS 52, 53): 64%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
    • 81% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 5% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 54% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 46% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 34% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 65%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 10%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 67%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
        • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS 333): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 1,320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 63%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • Several positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 69%
        • Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 10%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 570 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 73%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Estrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Estrie 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Estrie region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 72%
        • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 12%

    • Lanaudière Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Lanaudière region:

      • Approximately 550 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 71%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • Laurentides Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 2,060 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 70%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 11,630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Mauricie 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Mauricie region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 11,630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 4,100 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 69%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Outaouais Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
      • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
      • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Outaouais region:

      • Approximately 1,740 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 75%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 18%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 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.

      The employment outlook for this occupational group primarily depends on the finance and insurance sectors.

      Increased demand for personalized consulting services (related to retirement and succession) resulting from population aging, the diversification of financial products for individuals and businesses, and the increased value of investment portfolios should boost employment for these professionals.

      The increasingly frequent use of online electronic services (such as banking, mortgage calculators or insurance coverage purchases), as well as the growing role of artificial intelligence, could limit the impact of factors favourable to this profession.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 72%
        • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 14%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

  • OntarioLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Ontario 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 financial and investment analysts in Ontario:

    • Approximately 46,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 64%
    • 81% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 19% 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 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 6% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 44% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 25% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 51% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 30% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 financial and investment analysts in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,660 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 63%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several 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 financial and investment analysts in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 54%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 8%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie 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 financial and investment analysts in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 2,220 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 62%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the London 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the London region:

      • Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 76%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several 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 financial and investment analysts in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 72%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

    • Northeast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 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 financial and investment analysts in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 53%
        • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
        • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

    • Ottawa Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 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 financial and investment analysts in the Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 4,850 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 42%
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 37%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 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 financial and investment analysts in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 80%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 7%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%

    • Toronto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Toronto 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 financial and investment analysts in the Toronto region:

      • Approximately 35,000 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 72%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Good

      The employment outlook will be Good for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several 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 financial and investment analysts in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 64%
        • Motor vehicle, body, trailer and parts manufacturing (NAICS 3361-3363): 10%
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 6%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%

  • ManitobaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Manitoba 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 46%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 12%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
      • Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 6%
    • 85% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 51% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 49% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 14% compared to 31% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 18% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 48% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 8% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • North Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Winnipeg Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Winnipeg 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,480 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 62%
        • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 8%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
    • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
    • There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
    • Job prospects may be limited by weak economic growth expected in 2025 but are likely to improve with stronger growth projected for 2026 and 2027.
    • Generative AI-powered market intelligence solutions that deliver real time valuable insights for timely business decision making may impact jobs in the short to medium term in way that is quite uncertain and early to tell. 
    • Recent research shows more than half of employees in Business and Finance are in jobs that have high exposure but low complementarity-to-AI. 

    Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 52%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
      • Insurance Carriers and related activities (NAICS 524, 526): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 95% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 85% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 15% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • 9% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 60% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 40% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 11% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 15% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 15% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 54% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 15% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Regina–Moose Mountain Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 financial and investment analysts in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 56%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
      • 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 financial and investment analysts in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 73%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 9%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

  • AlbertaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in Alberta 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 financial and investment analysts in Alberta:

    • Approximately 5,800 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 52%
      • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 81% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 19% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 8% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 60% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 40% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 60% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 21% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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 financial and investment analysts in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 40%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 25%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House 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 financial and investment analysts in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 40%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 25%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 19%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%

    • Calgary Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Calgary 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Calgary region:

      • Approximately 3,490 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 56%
        • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

    • Edmonton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Edmonton 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Edmonton region:

      • Approximately 1,730 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 60%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 5%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): more than 95%

    • Red Deer Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
      • Several 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 financial and investment analysts in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 87%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 13%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in British Columbia 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Demand for this occupation is driven by business need for financial oversight, compliance with new and complex regulations, and financial analysis to improve profitability and efficiency.

    Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 7,050 people work in this occupation.
    • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 57%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 82% of financial and investment analysts work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 14% of financial and investment analysts are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 61% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 39% compared to 48% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
      • high school diploma or equivalent: 8% compared to 28% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 11% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 52% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 27% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) 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 a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about financial and investment analysts in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 5,680 people work in this occupation.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 66%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%

    • Nechako Region Undetermined

      An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 financial and investment analysts in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 81%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for financial and investment analysts (NOC 11101) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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 financial and investment analysts in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 730 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Financial and investment analysts mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 57%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 31%

  • Yukon TerritoryUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

  • NunavutUndetermined

    An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.

Related links

Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)

Labour Market Information Survey
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