Job prospects Wildlife Biologist in the Fredericton–Oromocto

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Over the past few years (2022-2024), the labour market was balanced for Biologists and related scientists in the Fredericton–Oromocto. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

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%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology