Job prospects Animal Nutritionist in the Moncton–Richibucto Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Biologists and related scientists in the Moncton–Richibucto Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Biologists and related scientists (NOC 21110) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2024-2026 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.

• Biologists and related scientists are employed across various industries, though are most likely to be found in scientific and technical consulting, government, research and development services and in health care.
• Climate change had a major impact on this occupation in recent years, due to increasing focus on mediation and adaptation technologies.
• Employment requirements will vary depending on the area of specialization. For those working with large datasets, employers tend to seek individuals with proficiency in a computer programming language such as Python. Technical writing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) skills are often considered an asset.

Here are some key facts about Biologists and related scientists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:

• Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Biologists and related scientists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 60%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 12%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 10%
  • Plastics and rubber products and chemicals manufacturing (NAICS 325-326): 6%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology