Job prospects Drilling Fluid Technician in the Thompson–Okanagan Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Thompson–Okanagan Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be very limited for Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the Thompson - Okanagan region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Geological and mineral technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 42%
  • Mining and quarrying (NAICS 212): 25%
  • Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 16%
  • Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 7%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%

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