Job outlooks for Biological technologists and technicians
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biological technician (22110)
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Newfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Prince Edward Island
The employment outlook will be good for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in Prince Edward Island for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- 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.
The prospect for employment for chemical technologists and technicians is considered positive given ongoing growth in the Island’s bioscience sector. Recent developments, like the construction of the biomanufacturing training facility and bioscience manufacturing incubator; and new federal-provincial investment in the BioAccelerator project (to be used for research, manufacturing and training), will further position the sector for growth over the forecast period. When completed, these developments will create more jobs and training opportunities in the province.
Biological technologists and technicians are employed across many industries, one of the largest being in the public administration sector in federal and provincial government departments. Agriculture is also one of the main markets served by these workers. The sector is strong in its use of scientific methodology in crop and animal production. Common employment requirements include the completion of a college diploma or degree in an area such as agriculture, microbiology and biotechnology. Candidates with laboratory and research experience will have better prospects.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 250 people work in this occupation.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 28%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 21%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 19%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 18%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
- 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
- 67% of biological technologists and technicians work all year, while 33% 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 43 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 54% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 46% 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: 11% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 32% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 8% for all occupations
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in Nova Scotia for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 13%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 9%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%
- Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations (NAICS 813): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 82% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 18% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 57% of biological technologists and technicians work all year, while 42% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 51% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 49% 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: 34% 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: 10% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 33% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 16% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in New Brunswick for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Biological technologists and technicians are employed across various industries, though are most likely to be found in scientific and technical consulting, research and development services, agriculture and in health care.
- Candidates with laboratory and research experience will have better prospects and those working with data should be proficient in a computer programming language such as Python. Technical writing skills are often considered an asset.
- Technological advancements including data analytics, and strong environmental and safety regulations are key trends impacting the occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 34%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 22%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 12%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 11%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 8%
- 62% of biological technologists and technicians work all year, while 38% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of biological technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 49% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 51% compared to 48% 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: 26% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 37% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 50%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 15%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
The employment outlook will be limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 64%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 17%
The employment outlook will be limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 44%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 16%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 13%
Quebec
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in Quebec for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in Quebec:
- Approximately 3,550 people work in this occupation.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 24%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
- 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
- 68% of biological technologists and technicians work all year, while 32% 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 44 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of biological technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 12% 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: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 59% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 56%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 23%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 39%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 7%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 7%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 37%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 36%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 13%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 13%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 30%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 16%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
The employment outlook will be limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 41%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Estrie region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 12%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 11%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 9%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2023-2025 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 30 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 83%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 16%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Lanaudière region for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 32%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 16%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 14%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 13%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 13%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Laurentides region for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 40%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 28%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 21%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region:
- Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Mauricie region for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 37%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 28%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 27%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 8%
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 760 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Montérégie region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 31%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 17%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 14%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%
The employment outlook will be limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 57%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 41%
The employment outlook will be limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Outaouais region for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 81%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
The employment outlook will be good for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 36%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 14%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 6%
Ontario
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in Ontario for the 2023-2025 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.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- Employed in a variety of sectors, but the leading shares are in:
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Federal government departments
- Manufacturing, mostly pharmaceutical and medicine production
- Farms
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Public and private sector investments in life sciences and research, including the strengthening of the biomanufacturing sector
- Favourable job opportunities are also expected to support the province's large food processing cluster
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) guidelines
- Voluntary designations are available through the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- In general, Bridging Programs are available to assist internationally trained professionals in various fields enter the labour market more quickly in the province.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in Ontario:
- Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 16%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 14%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 12%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 12%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 7%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 92% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 71% of biological technologists and technicians work all year, while 28% 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 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of biological technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 46% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 54% 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: 12% 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: 37% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 14%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 12%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 43%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 20%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 11%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook for this occupation was not assessed in this region.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Ottawa region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 44%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 6%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Toronto region for the 2023-2025 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.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 1,050 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 28%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 9%
An employment outlook for this occupation was not assessed in this region.
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in Manitoba for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in Manitoba:
- Approximately 550 people work in this occupation.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 23%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 21%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 17%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 9%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 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
- 54% of biological technologists and technicians work all year, while 46% 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 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 46% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 54% 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: 24% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 34% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 18% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Southeast region for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 60 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 34%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 19%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 14%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 11%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be moderate for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Winnipeg region for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 28%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 28%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 24%
- Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 11%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 5%
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in Saskatchewan for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 25%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 20%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 13%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 9%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 6%
- 69% of biological technologists and technicians work all year, while 31% 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 43 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 5% of biological technologists and technicians 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: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% 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: 33% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 10% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2023-2025 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 Biological technologists and technicians in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 34%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 23%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 19%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 10%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 5%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Alberta
The employment outlook will be very limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in Alberta for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in Alberta:
- Approximately 1,000 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 19%
- Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 13%
- Universities (NAICS 6113): 12%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 57% of biological technologists and technicians work all year, while 42% 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 40 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 6% of biological technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 46% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 54% 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: 15% 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: 28% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 42% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 11% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be very limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Calgary region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 32%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 17%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 16%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 12%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 7%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be very limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Edmonton region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 41%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 14%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 8%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 6%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6%
The employment outlook will be very limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 32%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 24%
- Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 22%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 8%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be very limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in British Columbia for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in British Columbia:
- Approximately 1,700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 22%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 20%
- Agriculture (NAICS 111, 112, 1151, 1152): 15%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 13%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 92% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 8% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 61% of biological technologists and technicians work all year, while 39% 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 42 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- Less than 5% of biological technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 52% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 48% 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: 23% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 36% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 13% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be very limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
- Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 24%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 5%
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
The employment outlook will be very limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2023-2025 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 several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 630 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 37%
- Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 32%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 16%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 7%
Yukon Territory
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Northwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Nunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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