Job outlooks for Biologists and related scientists

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bioinformatician (21110)

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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 biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.

    A Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in biology or a related field is typically the minimum educational requirement for work in this field, though a master's degree and/or five or more years of work experience are often preferred. A doctoral degree and/or post-doctoral experience is usually required to work as a research scientist or in an academic institution. Other employment requirements will vary depending on the area of specialization.

    Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in Newfoundland and Labrador:

    • Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 43%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 10%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 7%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 5%
    • 92% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 8% 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: 48% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 52% 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: less than 5% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 30% compared to 14% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 64% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Avalon Peninsula Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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

      • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

  • Prince Edward IslandModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in Prince Edward Island 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 biologists and related scientists in Prince Edward Island:

    • Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 19%
      • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 11%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 11%
    • 84% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 16% 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 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 56% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 44% 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: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 45% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 55% compared to 8% for all occupations

  • Nova ScotiaModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia:

    • Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 20%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 10%
      • Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 5%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 90% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 10% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 79% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 21% 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.
    • 7% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 42% compared to 51% for all occupations
      • Women: 57% 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: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 64% compared to 10% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Annapolis Valley Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Annapolis Valley 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 biologists and related scientists in the Annapolis Valley region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 25%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%

    • Cape Breton Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Cape Breton 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 biologists and related scientists in the Cape Breton region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Utilities (NAICS 22): 33%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 30%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%

    • Halifax Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Halifax 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 biologists and related scientists in the Halifax region:

      • Approximately 680 people work in this occupation.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 33%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 10%
        • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 8%

    • North Shore Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the North Shore 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 biologists and related scientists in the North Shore region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 42%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 19%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 16%

    • Southern Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Southern 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 biologists and related scientists in the Southern region:

      • Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 57%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 42%

  • New BrunswickLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
    • Biologists and related scientists are employed across various industries, though are most likely to be found in scientific and technical consulting, government, research and development services and in health care. 
    • Climate change had a major impact on this occupation in recent years, due to increasing focus on mediation and adaptation technologies.
    • Employment requirements will vary depending on the area of specialization. For those working with large datasets, employers tend to seek individuals with proficiency in a computer programming language such as Python. Technical writing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills are often considered an asset.

    Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in New Brunswick:

    • Approximately 950 people work in this occupation.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 38%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 13%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 9%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 8%
    • 85% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 15% 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 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 47% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 53% 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: less than 5% compared to 30% 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: less than 5% compared to 23% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 16% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 57% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Fredericton–Oromocto Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Fredericton - Oromocto 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 31%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 28%

    • Moncton–Richibucto Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Moncton - Richibucto 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

      • Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 61%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 14%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • Saint John–St. Stephen Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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.

      Additional information is available at the provincial level.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

      • Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 28%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 16%
        • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 15%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 12%

  • QuebecVery limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in Quebec:

    • Approximately 6,400 people work in this occupation.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 30%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 82% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
    • 77% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 23% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 35% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 65% 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: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 63% compared to 11% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue 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 biologists and related scientists in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:

      • Approximately 70 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 61%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%

    • Bas-Saint-Laurent Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

      The following factors contributed to this outlook:

      • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 biologists and related scientists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

      • Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 74%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%

    • Capitale-Nationale Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Capitale-Nationale region:

      • Approximately 860 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 33%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

    • Centre-du-Québec Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
      • 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 biologists and related scientists in the Centre-du-Québec region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 14%

    • Chaudière-Appalaches Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Chaudière - Appalaches 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 biologists and related scientists in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:

      • Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 18%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 12%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 10%

    • Côte-Nord Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 44%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 30%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%

    • Estrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%

    • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 35%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 32%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 16%

    • Lanaudière Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Lanaudière 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 36%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 34%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 14%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%

    • Laurentides Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Laurentides 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 biologists and related scientists in the Laurentides region:

      • Approximately 310 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 26%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 12%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 9%

    • Laval Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:

      • Approximately 4,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Mauricie Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 24%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 16%
        • Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%

    • Montréal Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:

      • Approximately 4,380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.

    • Montérégie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
      • 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 Montérégie region:

      • Approximately 1,150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 13%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 9%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%

    • Nord-du-Québec Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 44%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 30%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%

    • Outaouais Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 64%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 15%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%

    • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:

      • Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 47%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 9%

  • OntarioVery limited

    The employment outlook will be Very limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

    Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in Ontario:

    • Approximately 12,850 people work in this occupation.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 28%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%
      • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 7%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 94% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 79% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 21% 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.
    • Less than 5% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 39% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 61% 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: less than 5% 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: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 24% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 61% compared to 13% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
      • 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 biologists and related scientists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 1,180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 8%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 7%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%

    • Kingston–Pembroke Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
      • 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 Kingston - Pembroke region:

      • Approximately 390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

    • Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 biologists and related scientists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

      • Approximately 1,490 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 45%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 14%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

    • London Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 biologists and related scientists in the London region:

      • Approximately 620 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 52%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 24%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

    • Muskoka–Kawarthas Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
      • 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 Muskoka - Kawarthas region:

      • Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 15%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%

    • Northeast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Northeast 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 biologists and related scientists in the Northeast region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 27%
        • Forestry and logging and fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 16%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

    • Northwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Northwest 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 biologists and related scientists in the Northwest region:

      • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 24%
        • Forestry and logging and fishing, hunting and trapping (NAICS 113, 114, 1153): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%

    • Ottawa Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
      • 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 Ottawa region:

      • Approximately 2,630 people work in this occupation.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 52%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%

    • Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
      • 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 biologists and related scientists in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 52%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 21%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 12%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 7%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

    • Toronto Region Very limited

      The employment outlook will be Very limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 6,100 people work in this occupation.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 46%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 15%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

    • Windsor-Sarnia Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Windsor - Sarnia 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Windsor - Sarnia region:

      • Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 18%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 6%

  • ManitobaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few 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 federal and provincial investments in life sciences (health, agri-food, and clean biotech), clinical trial improvement, and domestic vaccine and biomanufacturing capacity.
    • Key trends for this occupation include using IT to analyze biological data (bioinformatics), artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to analyze research data and develop new drugs, and genetic and cellular technologies, like gene editing and gene and cell therapy, for disease treatment and in agriculture applications.
    • Jobs are concentrated in the Winnipeg region.

    Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in Manitoba:

    • Approximately 1,250 people work in this occupation.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 18%
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 12%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 10%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
    • 81% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 19% 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.
    • Less than 5% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 41% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 59% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% 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: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 20% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 52% 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 Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Winnipeg 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 biologists and related scientists in the Winnipeg region:

      • Approximately 1,020 people work in this occupation.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%

  • SaskatchewanModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in Saskatchewan 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 biologists and related scientists in Saskatchewan:

    • Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 26%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 13%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 11%
      • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 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
    • 73% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 27% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
    • Less than 5% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 49% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 51% compared to 47% for all occupations
    • The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
      • no high school diploma: n/a
      • high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 33% for all occupations
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 18% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 57% compared to 7% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Saskatoon–Biggar Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 biologists and related scientists in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:

      • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 44%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 19%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%

    • Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw 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 biologists and related scientists in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

      • Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 44%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 34%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
        • Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 6%

  • AlbertaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 biologists and related scientists in Alberta:

    • Approximately 4,700 people work in this occupation.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 27%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 15%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 9%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
      • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 92% compared to 80% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations
    • 75% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 25% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 10% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 45% compared to 53% for all occupations
      • Women: 55% 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: less than 5% 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: less than 5% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 43% compared to 21% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 52% compared to 9% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 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 biologists and related scientists in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

    • Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 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 biologists and related scientists in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:

      • Approximately 240 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 22%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 8%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%

    • Calgary Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

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

      • Approximately 2,370 people work in this occupation.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 55%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 11%

    • Edmonton Region Limited

      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%

    • Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat 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 Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:

      • Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 43%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
        • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
        • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

    • Red Deer Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
      • 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 biologists and related scientists in the Red Deer region:

      • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 27%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 13%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 9%

  • British ColumbiaLimited

    The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in British Columbia 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.

    Employment opportunities in this occupation are supported by government programs and regulations in areas of ecosystem health, biodiversity conservation management of fisheries, and sustainable aquaculture. 

    Demand for this occupation is influenced by growth in the life sciences industry. 

    British Columbia is home to more than 300 life sciences companies, including biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, and recent investment are expected to increase job opportunities. 

    For example, the Government of Canada has provided funding to adMare BioInnovations to establish a new innovation centre in Vancouver. 

    This facility will support local biotech research and development by offering early-stage life sciences companies the resources they need to grow and advance their innovations. 

    Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in British Columbia:

    • Approximately 5,900 people work in this occupation.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 31%
      • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
      • Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 7%
      • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%
      • Universities (NAICS 6113): 6%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 91% compared to 78% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
    • 75% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 25% 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 46 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
    • 10% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 44% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 56% 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: less than 5% 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: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 22% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 57% compared to 12% for all occupations

    Regional outlooks

    • Cariboo Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Cariboo 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 biologists and related scientists in the Cariboo region:

      • Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 39%
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 38%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%

    • Kootenay Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Kootenay 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 biologists and related scientists in the Kootenay region:

      • Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 56%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 17%
        • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
        • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 8%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%

    • Lower Mainland–Southwest Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

      Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

      • Approximately 2,830 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): 10%
        • Educational services (NAICS 61): 9%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
        • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 8%

    • Nechako Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Nechako 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 biologists and related scientists in the Nechako region:

      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

    • North Coast Region Moderate

      The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the North 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.
      • 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 North Coast region:

      • Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 59%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 11%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
        • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%

    • Thompson–Okanagan Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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.
      • 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 biologists and related scientists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

      • Approximately 580 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 47%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 20%
        • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
        • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 7%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 5%

    • Vancouver Island and Coast Region Limited

      The employment outlook will be Limited for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) 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 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 Vancouver Island and Coast region:

      • Approximately 1,860 people work in this occupation.
      • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
        • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 39%
        • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
        • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%

  • Yukon TerritoryModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in Yukon for the 2025-2027 period.

    The following factors contributed to this outlook:

    • Employment growth will lead to several 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.
    • Individuals in this occupation are employed by public administration and private companies in the Yukon.

    Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in Yukon:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 64%
      • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 28%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 85% compared to 84% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 15% compared to 16% for all occupations
    • 77% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 23% 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 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • 19% of biologists and related scientists are self-employed compared to an average of 14% for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 48% compared to 49% for all occupations
      • Women: 52% compared to 51% 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: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 38% compared to 19% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 62% compared to 11% for all occupations

  • Northwest TerritoriesModerate

    The employment outlook will be Moderate for biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in Northwest Territories 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.
    • Individuals in this occupation are employed by public administration and private companies in the Northwest Territories.

    Here are some key facts about biologists and related scientists in Northwest Territories:

    • Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
    • Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
      • Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 64%
      • Other Commercial Services (NAICS 54-56, 81): 28%
      • Tourism & Culture (NAICS 51, 71-72): 7%
    • The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
      • Full-time workers: 93% compared to 88% for all occupations
      • Part-time workers: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
    • 72% of biologists and related scientists work all year, while 28% work only part of the year, compared to 71% and 28% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 46 weeks compared to 44 weeks for all occupations.
    • The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
      • Men: 41% compared to 52% for all occupations
      • Women: 59% 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: n/a
      • apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
      • college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: n/a
      • bachelor's degree: 40% compared to 17% for all occupations
      • university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 60% compared to 9% for all occupations

  • 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)

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