Job prospects Research Scientist, Physics near Québec (QC)

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Physicists and astronomers" near Québec (QC) or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Undetermined

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Physicists and astronomers near Québec (QC) over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Moderate

The employment outlook will be moderate for Physicists and astronomers (NOC 21100) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
  • Not many 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 Physicists and astronomers in the Capitale-Nationale region:

  • Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Physicists and astronomers mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 38%
    • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 26%
    • Educational services (NAICS 61): 18%
    • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10%
    • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Job prospects elsewhere in Canada

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

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