Job prospects Geophysicist in the Calgary Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Geoscientists and oceanographers in the Calgary Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be good for Geoscientists and oceanographers (NOC 21102) in the Calgary region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several 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 Geoscientists and oceanographers in the Calgary region:

• Approximately 2,600 people work in this occupation.
• Geoscientists and oceanographers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211, 213): 47%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 35%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 5%

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