Job prospects Biological Technician near Vancouver (BC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Biological technologists and technicians" near Vancouver (BC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Biological technologists and technicians near Vancouver (BC). There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very limited

The employment outlook will be very limited for Biological technologists and technicians (NOC 22110) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
  • Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
  • There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
  • High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Here are some key facts about Biological technologists and technicians in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

  • Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Biological technologists and technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 34%
    • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 24%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 13%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 6%
    • Agriculture (NAICS ultur): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Biological technologists and technicians across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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