Geological and mineral technicians

Newfoundland and Labrador

The employment outlook will be Moderate for geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in Newfoundland and Labrador 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.Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.Growth in the industry is largely connected to projects within the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. With the completion of transitioning Voisey's Bay nickel mines from open pit to underground in addition to less demand for iron and nickel; job opportunities are likely to be centred around gold and fluorspar production. Here are some key facts about geological and mineral technologists and technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 44%Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 16%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 14%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 12% 54% of geological and mineral technologists and technicians work all year, while 46% 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 39 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of geological and mineral technologists and technicians are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 72% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 28% compared to 49% 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: 21% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 49% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 14% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations

Saskatchewan

The employment outlook will be Moderate for geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in Saskatchewan 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.Here are some key facts about geological and mineral technologists and technicians in Saskatchewan: Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 45%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 18%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 9%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 7%Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 19% for all occupations69% of geological and mineral 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.6% of geological and mineral 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: 81% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 19% 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: 28% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a

Quebec

The employment outlook will be Limited for geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) 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 several 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 Quebec: Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation. Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 21): 35%Architectural, engineering and design services (NAICS 5413): 19%Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 11%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations64% of geological and mineral technologists and technicians work all year, while 36% 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.5% of geological and mineral 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: 79% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 21% 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: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 55% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 11% for all occupations