Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in Avalon Peninsula

The employment outlook will be Moderate for geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in the Avalon Peninsula 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.
• Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Avalon Peninsula region:

• Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 39%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 39%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 9%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 5%