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NOC: 2113
Occupation: Geologists and Oceanographers
Category: Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations

Work Propects: Fair

There are few employers of this occupation in the province. There are very few employers for this occupation in the Metro Halifax area. The slowdown in the offshore oil and gas industry has reduced the demand for Geologists. Although there is limited oil and gas exploration, EnCana is proposing to spend $40 million on the Deep Panuke natural gas project off Nova Scotia. Environmental assessment and monitoring provides some demand for work. There is little turnover among those employed in government positions.

Estimated employment in 2008 Estimated change in employment between 2008 and 2013 Estimated openings due to growth and retirements, 2008-2013 Estimated rate of unemployment in 2008 Estimated Earnings in 2008
280 Stable 5 Around Average Avg hourly income: $25.25 Minimum: $14.50 Maximum: $38.00

Percent employed part-time: 15.9%
Percent self employed: 14.5%

Where will I likely work?

Area of Employment % Employed
Cape Breton 3.2
Southern Region 8.1
Northern Region 12.9
Halifax 75.8
Industry of Employment % Employed
Educational Services 5.1
Mining (except O/G) 3.4
Oil and Gas Extraction 6.8
Other Professional Services 5.1
Professional Business Services 33.9
Public Administration 35.6
Support for Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction 10.2

What are the workers like?

Age % Employed
15-24 0.0
25-34 20.0
35-44 21.8
45-54 38.2
55-64 20.0
65+ 0.0
Gender % Employed
Female 16.4
Male 83.6
Education % Employed
Apprenticeship/trades certificate or diploma 0.0
College/non-university certificate or diploma 3.6
High school diploma or equivalent 0.0
No certificate, diploma or degree 0.0
University bachelor's degree 48.2
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 0.7
University post-graduate degree, certificate or diploma 47.6

 

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