Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in Nord-du-Québec

The employment outlook will be Moderate for geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions 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.

Generally, people who work in this occupation provide technical support and services in various fields, such as mining, geology, and metallurgy. They work mainly for mining companies, consulting and engineering firms that provide them with services, and in certain manufacturing industries. Demand for this type of employment therefore depends on activity in these sectors.

Specifically, the mining sector could create some job opportunities. Although the situation can change quickly, several factors are favourable: the price of gold remains high due to economic uncertainty and the interest in strategic minerals, such as lithium, is driving the exploration and development of new mining projects. These projects are mainly in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nord-du-Québec, and the North Shore, but air shuttle services (fly-in, fly-out) and accommodations are generally available in remote sites to facilitate access and attract workers.

However, an uncertain economic environment related specifically to tariffs on exports to the United States could contribute to reducing demand in the manufacturing sector.

Here are some key facts about geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:

• Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 72%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 13%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 11%